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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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD and its two Classified School Employees Association chapters signed tentative agreements. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-signs-tentative-agreements-classified-employees/
Are you a student looking for a summer job or internship? Need a little help with your resume or job interview skills? Don’t miss the 10th Annual Alameda Youth Career and Job Fair hosted by the City of Alameda and AUSD on April 1. The Job Fair is free and welcomes all Alameda high school students. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/tenth-annual-youth-career-and-job-fair-set-for-april-1/
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/
AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis explains the tentative agreements reached between AUSD and the Alameda Education Association, and announces that the beloved Alameda High School Kofman Auditorium will open for performances in April following the completion of its renovations. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-teachers-union-reach-tentative-agreement/
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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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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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AUSD schools are celebrating Black History Month with a variety of activities, including author visits, research into famous Black artists, scientists, and politicians, and visits from prominent Black artists and professionals. Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares the festivities. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-celebrates-black-history-month/
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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/
After nearly a year without a contract, AUSD and AEA prepare for mediation, with salary, health care, class sizes, and district reserves under debate. Jean Chen talks with teachers and the district to shine a light on the negotiations. https://alamedapost.com/news/strike-looms-ausd-teachers-union-enter-contract-mediation/
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