"Local high school students turned out in force at Franklin Park on Friday, February 27, to voice their demands for recognition and an end to the chaos created recently by immigration police," writes David Boitano. Students signed a petition calling for actions by the City of Alameda and APD. https://alamedapost.com/news/high-school-students-protest-immigration-enforcement/

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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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On May 27, the AUSD Board of Education heard an update on the 2025-2026 school year budget and discussed naming the scoreboard at AHS in honor of Richard Bullock, Sr. Additionally, Ken Der reports that the general business of the meeting was preceded by remarks on a recent racist prom proposal. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-discusses-racism-schools-budget-naming-ahs-scoreboard/

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At its meeting on Tuesday, March 25, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program, the Black Math Genius program, and other efforts to support underserved and underrepresented students. Ken Der has the highlights. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-highlights-efforts-support-underrepresented-students/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis congratulates AUSD students, teachers, and staff on a host of recent awards. Way to go! https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-staff-students-win-awards/

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The Rotary Club of Alameda raised more than $10,000 to benefit its Community Grant program at a fundraising event on Friday, March 14. Joyce Mercado recounts the "Win-Win" event that drew over 100 attendees to enjoy a delicious lobster dinner prepared by Asena Restaurant. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/rotary-club-lobster-dinner-raises-over-10k-alameda-charities/

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Neuro Notebook is a partially peer-reviewed journal that encourages curiosity and empowers student research. Created in 2023 by ASTI high school student Nejra Hojic, the platform has already published nearly 40 papers on a variety of topics. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/asti-student-founds-neuro-notebook/

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On January 16, AUSD ordered six district schools to shelter in place in response to reports of a possible weapon in the area. Three charter schools also sheltered in place. Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi noted that the district would share “additional relevant information” if it were received. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-schools-shelter-place-nearby-possible-incident-involving-firearm/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares numerous holiday donation drives that schools across the district are participating in. She also announces the Encinal High School athletic field project is officially underway.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-students-staff-collect-holiday-donations/

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Faced with a shortage of Model United Nations fall conferences, Encinal decided to host their own. "The event cultivated a positive learning environment for students to feel free to make mistakes," reports Maleia Ferguson. The practice will aid students as they enter more high-stakes events.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/high-school-delegates-sail-through-new-island-model-un-conference/

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