Education Activist Dirk Tillotson Was as Real as They Come

By Courtney Martin. (This piece originally appeared in Education Post was republished with permission by the author). Last Friday, October 1, Oakland education activist Dirk Tillotson was murdered in his home. He was as real as they come, self-described as the “patron saint of lost causes.” His death is a massive loss for those who knew and loved him,…


Ask your child’s teacher for this new personalized report about your child’s progress

A cross post from parent Brandon Wall and GO Public Schools As a parent, I was worried about the disruption the pandemic would have on my kids’ academic progress. But since the state tests (SBAC/CAASPP) were canceled for two years in a row, I did not have much information about whether or not my children were…


Celebrating our Educators: 2021 Teachers of the Year in Alameda County

View this message in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2021Emmy Zack, Communications Specialist    [email protected], 510-670-7754 Hayward, CA – The Alameda County Office of Education is honored to recognize the 2021 Teachers of the Year, as named by Alameda County school districts, in advance of the 32nd Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 4,…


ACOE Hosts Virtual Town Hall on School Reopening with County Public Health Officer

September 7, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications and Public Affairs,510-670-4163 ACOE Hosts Virtual Town Hall on School Reopening with County Public Health OfficerHayward, CA – To provide vital information and answer questions from parents and community members about school reopening, the Alameda County Office of Education will be hosting our Fifth…