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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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 Board remains optimistic, engaged, and deeply committed to finding a solution that honors our teachers while protecting the long-term stability of our schools," writes AUSD Board of Education President Ryan LaLonde amidst negotiations with the Alameda Education Association. {Opinion} https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-working-together-strong-schools-futures/

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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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