Schools
Enter Renaming Contest
Mar 28,2019
Over the last year, adults have debated whether or not Haight Elementary School should be renamed. But what do young people think? Should Haight School be renamed?
Local Education Champion Honored with Award
Mar 28,2019
On March 14 Pam Riley Chang was honored by the California Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with the Golden Oak Award, the association’s most prestigious honor.
Speech Contest Awes Adults
Mar 21,2019
As a first-time judge for the City of Alameda’s Season for Nonviolence Speech Contest held last Saturday at City Hall, I have to say, Alameda’s young generation has some bright stars ready to lead humanity into the future.
Exchange Hosts Sought
Mar 21,2019
Above and Beyond (AnB) Education, a non-profit organization that pairs foreign high school students with volunteer host families is currently looking for volunteer host families in Alameda.
Students Plan ‘Climate Strike’ Walkout Friday
Mar 12,2019
Some Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) students have planned to walk out of their classes tomorrow, Friday, March 15, to advocate for stronger action on climate change and progress on a Green New Deal.
Alameda Student to Participate in Global Engagement Summit Saturday
Feb 21,2019
More than 1,500 Americans from across the country — including a delegation of Bay Area residents — will show their support for the United Nations (UN) at the United Nations Association of the United States of America’s 2019 Global Engagement Summit at UN Headquarters in New York City, this Saturd
Sister City Students Return to Korea
Feb 14,2019
Students from Alameda’s South Korean Sister City, Yeongdong-gun, recently returned home with souvenirs and stories from the United States (“Sister City’s Students Pay Visit to City Hall,” Jan. 31).
Local Student Named for Nat’l Scholar Program
Feb 14,2019
Carlin Shannon, a graduating senior at Encinal High School, has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year.
