Who Should Be Alameda's Next Teacher of the Year?

Does your child have a teacher who inspires creativity and excellence? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year.

Alameda Unified Releases 2014-15 Measure A Report

The measure sunsets in June 2018.

Whiz Kid of the Week - Anishi Patel

Eighth-grader who is a passionate speaker, dancer and reader.

City Hall Setting Enlivens Nea Mock School Board Hearing

Nea CLC junior class reenacts famous Scopes Monkey Trial at City Hall

Strike Over 5 Percent Raise OKed By Cal State Profs

More than 94 percent of California Faculty Association Members on the university’s 23 campuses voted to authorize a strike, the union said.

Alameda Students, Staff Celebrate LGBTQ History Month

Students learn about historical figures who were LGBTQ.

High School students get a real taste of medicine from Kaiser Permanente

Multiple roles in health care demonstrated to Bay Area students at Kaiser Permanente Innovation Center

Alameda Unified School District Community Members Chosen for City Volunteer Awards

The honorees will receive their awards during a reception and ceremony on October 22 at the Alameda Elks Lodge.

Alameda High Teacher Honored at County Awards Ceremony

John Dalton competed against against 17 teachers from 14 school districts.

Become a Member of the Parent Advisory Committee

Group provides feedback on district's spending plan.

Beloved District Employee, Credited with Helping Get Homeless Kids into School Retires

The longtime employee is retiring after 14 years with the school district.

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Stanford Study Indicates School Meals May Expose Children to Unsafe Levels of BPA

Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

ACLC Shines in Common Core Test Results

New State assessments confirm continued academic success at Alameda Community Learning Center

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Measure A Oversight Committee Seeking New Members

Members oversee the $12 million annual parcel tax.

The Renaissance International School Offers Tour for Parents of Students Entering 2nd - 9th Grade on Fri. April 1, 2016

The Renaissance International School (TRIS) is a Montessori school in Oakland. We offer music, art, French and Spanish language immersion.

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

AAA Warns Drivers to be Aware of Influx of Pedestrians Heading Back To School

“More than 330 child pedestrians died in 2013 and 13,000 were injured,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Four East Bay Schools Ranked Among Top High Schools in the Nation

The Newsweek rankings are out, and one of the four is in the Top 25 of 30,000 public schools.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

State Business Organization Names Six AUSD Schools to Honor Roll

Sites honored for academic performance, closing achievement gap

School Board Approves Union Contract

The union represents custodial, maintenance, and food service workers in the district.

Dear Parents: Middle- And High-Schoolers' Stress Is Very Real

For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.

UC Startups to Compete For $300K in Award Money

Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available for your startup.

Public Notice: Provisional Appointment of Gray Harris to Board of Education

The Alameda Unified School District provisionally appointed Gray Harris to the seat of Niel Tam, who died on May 24, 2015.

Former Teacher Appointed to AUSD Board of Education

Gray Harris will have a ceremonial swearing in on August 11 for the benefit of her supporters.

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

Alameda Students Bring Two School Gardens Back to Life

Students have revitalized the gardens at Woodstock Child Development Center and Ruby Bridges Elementary during the spring and summer.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

Kaiser Permanente urges local school kids to "Fire Up Your Feet"

Local California school districts in Alameda, Newark, Hayward and Fremont earn cash grants.