AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces new administrators and reminds Alameda to watch out for traffic congestion due to local graduation ceremonies. Additionally, beginning on June 9, all children ages 18 and under are welcome to eat at AUSD's free summer meals program. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/end-year-ausd-updates-free-summer-meals/

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On April 15, the AUSD Board explored designs for the new Encinal gym and discussed classroom cooling strategies. "Work to install cooling strategies will be spread out over five summers, starting with nine key classrooms at Maya Lin and Paden Elementary schools in summer 2025," explains Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-looks-ahead-new-gym-classroom-cooling-solutions/

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Bay Farm Island is becoming a pollinator haven, featuring two native plant gardens in public spaces—Bay Farm School and Bay Farm Island Library. Kristen Smeal and Mike Nettles share the flourishing spaces and how you can get involved with pollinator-friendly planting. https://alamedapost.com/features/nature/bringing-pollinators-back-to-bay-farm-island-a-community-effort/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis shares, "Our big news this week is that Michael Wong, a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Paden Elementary School, has been named 2025 Teacher of the Year." Additionally, the CDE named Love Elementary and Bay Farm School “Distinguished Schools.” https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-names-michael-wong-2025-teacher-year/

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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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A team of volunteers at Bay Farm School have taken matters into their own hands to ensure bicycles, drivers, and pedestrians are safe. Ken Der talks with Maria Piper about the community's daily efforts to manage drop-offs and pick-ups, and looks ahead to future, more permanent solutions.

https://alamedapost.com/news/tactical-urbanism-effort-improves-safety-around-bay-farm-school/

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Tactical Urbanism Effort Improves Safety Around Bay Farm School - Alameda Post

A team of volunteers at Bay Farm School have taken matters into their own hands to ensure bicycles, drivers, and pedestrians are safe.

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Congratulations to Bay Farm School and Edison Elementary School! These two Alameda schools are among the nine U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools chosen for the 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern and Central California this fall.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bay-farm-edison-schools-featured-in-2023-green-strides-tour/

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Bay Farm, Edison Schools Featured in 2023 Green Strides Tour - Alameda Post

Two Alameda schools are among the nine schools chosen for the 2023 Green Strides Tour in Northern and Central California this fall.

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Bay Farm School kicks off the 2023/2024 school year with brand new learning spaces—both indoor and outdoor. Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi says about the project, “Light-filled classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and up-to-date educational technology are key to keeping students engaged, focused, and thriving.”

https://alamedapost.com/news/bay-farm-school-celebrates-new-building-outdoor-learning-spaces/

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Bay Farm School Celebrates New Building, Outdoor Learning Spaces - Alameda Post

Bay Farm School kicks off the 2023/2024 school year with brand new learning spaces—both indoor and outdoor.

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