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At its meeting on April 27, the AUSD Board of Education learned about efforts to build more inclusive classrooms for special education students and held the first of five budget conversations ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Ken Der shares the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-spotlights-sped-inclusion-details-budget-assumptions/

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As part of a packed meeting agenda on Tuesday, March 24, the AUSD Board of Education approved successor agreements with its labor partners for 2025-2028. Ken Der relays the Board's discussions about balancing the budget in the upcoming years. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-labor-agreements-amid-budget-considerations/

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At its meeting on March 10, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on the implementation of Amira, the district’s Early Reading Difficulties screener. Ken Der explains that the screener helps teachers "to identify students who would benefit from targeted intervention." https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-updates-reading-screener-second-interim-budget/

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At its meeting on Tuesday, February 24, the Alameda Unified School District Board of Education heard from two separate teams of educators working to provide academic and social support to students in need. Ken Der shares updates from the programs. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-applauds-two-student-support-teams/

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At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

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At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

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At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

#alameda #AlamedaCommunityLearningCenter #AnnalisaMoore #ausd #AusdBoard #HeatherLittle #KirstenZazo #nea #RyanLaLonde #testing

At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

#alameda #AlamedaCommunityLearningCenter #AnnalisaMoore #ausd #AusdBoard #HeatherLittle #KirstenZazo #nea #RyanLaLonde #testing

At its February 10 meeting, AUSD discussed a mid-year report on LCAP assessments and heard a request from ACLC. Ken Der explains that the plan proposes for Nea to serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, while ACLC would serve students in ninth through 12th grade. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-mid-year-lcap-report-clcs-middle-school-consolidation/

#alameda #AlamedaCommunityLearningCenter #AnnalisaMoore #ausd #AusdBoard #HeatherLittle #KirstenZazo #nea #RyanLaLonde #testing

On Friday, the AUSD announced it has reached tentative agreements with the AEA following three negotiation sessions with a mediator. AEA members will see a 10% salary increase over three years with a 2% bonus, plus increased health benefits. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-and-aea-sign-tentative-agreements-avert-strike/

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The AUSD Board of Education took a deep dive into math test scores at its meeting on January 27. "Overall, the percentage of AUSD students meeting or exceeding standards has increased and recovered from a drop caused by the COVID-19 pandemic," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-plots-future-math-instruction/

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On January 13, the AUSD Board of Education learned about strategies underway to build supportive communities at two schools and announced the process to name the new Encinal athletic field. "Community members can submit names using the online suggestion form through February 16," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-explores-community-naming-process-ehs-field/

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As 2026 begins, AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares district updates and important dates. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-looks-ahead-2026/

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At its meeting on December 9, the AUSD Board of Education reviewed the First Interim Budget report, which provided an overview of the district’s financial position as of late October 2025. Ken Der takes a look at the numbers. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-first-interim-budget-rotates-roles/

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"This year, more than 900,000 students celebrated young Ruby's courage and resilience in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day celebrations across the country, including students at our elementary schools," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/celebrating-ruby-bridges-welcoming-carrie-hahnel/

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On November 14, Carrie Hahnel attended her first AUSD Board meeting as a Trustee, filling the seat left vacant by Meleah Hall. Ken Der relays the meeting, which included extensive discussion on salaries and budget, after an "impasse" was declared between AUSD and Alameda Education Association. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-swears-hahnel-dives-revenues-expenditures/

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During its meeting on October 28, the AUSD Board of Education focused on Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, an annual assessment for English Language Arts and math. Ken Der reports that the meeting was accompanied by an extensive study session on ongoing literacy efforts in classrooms. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reviews-test-scores-through-literacy-lens/

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On October 14, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on a newly adopted Early Reading Difficulties Screener, an AI instructional assistant named Amira. "Since the beginning of the school year, AUSD has tested 1,868 students—about 96% of K-2 students—using Amira," writes Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-update-reading-difficulties-screener-bond-projects/

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In today's AUSD news, Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that applications are open for the seat left vacant when Board Member Meleah Hall resigned. Additionally, Michael Wong, a Paden Elementary teacher, has been named an Alameda County Teacher of the Year. Congratulations! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/board-education-applications-available-district-celebrates-awards/

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At the AUSD Board meeting on September 30, community members voiced their concerns over the district’s decision to increase field rental fees for Alameda Little League. Ken Der explores the Board's response, including fear of legal issues for giving a discount to a "predominantly only-boys sport." https://alamedapost.com/news/little-league-community-voices-concerns-ausd-board-meeting/

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AUSD has released its 2023-24 Parcel Tax Program Report, which provides details on revenues and expenditures for Measures B1 and A for that year, as well as an overview of the district's parcel tax program and the Oversight Committee Report. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-parcel-tax-program-annual-reports-available-online/

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At its meeting on December 10, the AUSD Board of Education welcomed newly elected and reelected Board members. Ken Der reports that newly elected Board member Meleah Hall alleged that the Board's process of electing officers violates Board Bylaw 9100. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-elects-new-officers-discusses-family-engagement/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD is accepting nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year. In other updates, the AUSD Board is sworn in, Wood Middle School has a construction update, and three teams won NCS Scholastic Championship Team Awards this past season. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-december-updates/

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A full month after the polls closed, the Alameda Registrar of Voters certified the election on Thursday, December 5. "Although the process was slow-moving, none of the race leaders changed from our report the day after the election," says Adam Gillitt. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-general-election-update-4-certified/

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Following the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the Alameda Post reached out to readers to hear their reactions. Adam Gillitt shares a wide variety of responses from readers with differing reactions to the return of Donald Trump as President. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-3-presidential-election-sentiments/

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Adam Gillitt reports that Alameda election results are still to be decided a week after the general election, as voters, candidates, and local officials await final tallies from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-2-a-week-after/

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Alameda's General Election results show a change is coming to City Council, but Adam Gillitt reports there were few other surprises among local and other California races.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-1-the-day-after/

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Jean Chen covers the AUSD board candidate forum. Topics include school funding and resource allocation, diversity and inclusion, and mental health, among others.

https://alamedapost.com/news/school-board-candidates-online-forum/

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This week in All Around Alameda, catch opening weekend for "King Lear," see big trucks at Big Truck Bonanza, experience a sensory-friendly movie at the Main Library, tune into the AUSD Board Candidate forum, and head to Alameda Point for a literary festival.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-sweet-heat-relief/

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Fall festivities have begun! This week in Alameda, shop artisan wares and eat delicious food at Faction Brewing's Fall Market, see two free outdoor performances, take your pick of three history and architecture tours, and grab a seat at the 2024 General Election Alameda Candidate Forum.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-fall/

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At its meeting on Tuesday, August 27, the AUSD Board of Education discussed student enrollment in schools and after-school programs. Ken Der also reports that the Board passed a resolution to support voter education for high school students.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-updates-enrollment-after-school-programs/

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The nomination period for certain offices was extended, specifically offices where an incumbent had not filed for reelection. Adam Gillitt highlights last minute additions for the local elections on the November ballot.

https://alamedapost.com/news/extension-period-reshapes-alamedas-ballot-for-november/

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