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 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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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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On October 14, the AUSD Board of Education received an update on a newly adopted Early Reading Difficulties Screener, an AI instructional assistant named Amira. "Since the beginning of the school year, AUSD has tested 1,868 students—about 96% of K-2 students—using Amira," writes Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-hears-update-reading-difficulties-screener-bond-projects/

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On February 10, the basement of the Veteran’s Building was packed for the Queer Teen Alameda Center's (QTAC) Open House. Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam also presented a $10,000 check to Alameda Pride! Jean Chen chats with attendees about the exciting programs. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/community-gathers-celebrate-queer-teen-alameda-center/

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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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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that AUSD is accepting nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year. In other updates, the AUSD Board is sworn in, Wood Middle School has a construction update, and three teams won NCS Scholastic Championship Team Awards this past season. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/ausd-december-updates/

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A full month after the polls closed, the Alameda Registrar of Voters certified the election on Thursday, December 5. "Although the process was slow-moving, none of the race leaders changed from our report the day after the election," says Adam Gillitt. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-general-election-update-4-certified/

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Following the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the Alameda Post reached out to readers to hear their reactions. Adam Gillitt shares a wide variety of responses from readers with differing reactions to the return of Donald Trump as President. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-3-presidential-election-sentiments/

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