At 10 AM tomorrow, April 20th, students across the country are again planning to walk out of their classes to protest gun violence in schools.

Some students at some AUSD schools have told us they are ...more

Board Briefs

At its April 10 public meeting the Board of Education heard presentations about Edison Elementary School and AUSD's Instructional Technology Program.

The Board also approved a set of ...more

AUSD Budget Background

Earlier this winter, the Board of Education directed AUSD staff to review budget priorities in light of the fact that, despite recent raises, AUSD employees are still among the ...more

April 20: Showing of "Angst"

AUSD and the Alameda PTA Council are jointly presenting a showing of "Angst," a documentary that explores anxiety in children and young adults. The film features candid interviews with youth who suffer from anxiety, as well as discussions with mental health experts.  7-8:30 pm at Will C. Wood Middle​. Free ($10 suggested donation).

April 28: "In the Mix" Conference on Mixed Race Identity

Join scholars, psychotherapists, lawyers, and authors in a day-long exploration of mixed-race identity. 10 AM - 4 PM, Island High School. Registration and more details: https://alamedaca.gov/recreation/mix.

May 5: PTA Advocacy Day

Join the Alameda PTA Council on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM for the first-ever PTA Advocacy Day, organized by the Alameda PTA Council and Peralta PTA District. ...more

Talking to Students About School Shootings

It can be hard to know what to say to your students after a school shooting. We've collected several articles and guides for parent/guardians, which you can find in the "Tools to Support Family Conversation" section of our Anti-Bias Resources page.

AUSD Videos!

We are always looking for input on our website. Please email the webmaster  if you notice errors or if you would like to see additional content.

AUSD has created a web page to help AUSD families understand the rights of immigrants and refugees in this changing political climate. Please let families know about the "Immigration and Refugee Resources" page!

We have lots of ways for you to learn about Alameda's public schools, including:

• our 90-second video about our neighborhood schools
• our 2015-16 Annual Report
• our email communications about the people and programs of AUSD
• our press releases
• our Twitter feed @AUSDNews
• our Facebook page!

Please explore these resources and check our home page often for new articles, alerts, and links!

We believe that our diverse community of students, given a rigorous academic program in an inclusive, safe and secure environment, will be prepared to be responsible citizens.
 
AUSD will effectively use our limited resources to ensure that every student succeeds.

Our five year strategic plan (“AUSD Master Plan”) adopted in 2010 identifies eight core goals and strategies that have shaped the District’s work in recent years. Along with our Board’s guiding principles, that strategic work has produced many accomplishments and great progress that we intend to continue to build on in the future.