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Press Releases from the ACOE
History Day Weekend—Celebrating Everyday Heroes in History--Honoring Claudette Colvin & History Day Competition
Hayward, March 17, 2010 – History Day is a national program that offers an exciting, history-based learning experience for students’ grades 4 through 12. This year, ACOE has organized two events to commemorate History Day weekend—An evening honoring Civil Rights advocate, Claudette Colvin on Friday March 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and a History Day Competition on Saturday March 20th, 12 noon-3.30 p.m. Both events will be held at the Oakland School of the Arts, 530 18th Street in Oakland.
Berkeley Celebrates Music Education
Hayward, March 17, 2010-- Berkeley Unified School District presents its Performing Arts Showcase, an annual festival of music with 500 students representing all 15 Berkeley district schools. Choirs, orchestras, and concert and jazz bands will perform the songs and show off the skills that they have learned throughout the year. The festival will be held on March 21, 1-3:30pm at the Berkeley High Community Theatre, 1930 Allston Way, Berkeley. The event is free and open to the public. Special guest: Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, District 5. For details please call 510-644-8772.
Elementary, Jr. High Students to Compete in ACOE Spelling Bee
Hayward, March 11, 2010 – The Alameda County Office of Education is hosting c-o-n-s-e-c-u-t-i-v-e Spelling Bee Championships on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Elementary school students will compete at 9 a.m. and Jr. High students at 12:30 p.m. The top four finishers in each group will receive trophies. The first and second-place finishers will represent Alameda County at the California Spelling Championships in May.
ACOE celebrates 10th Anniversary of Art IS Education programs--Hosts Arts Learning Galleries Reception
Hayward, March 9, 2010— the Alameda County Office of Education’s Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership celebrates the 10th anniversary of Art IS Education today and will host a reception to recognize the shared accomplishments of a decade of visionary leadership in arts education throughout Alameda County school districts. Festivities begin at 4.30-6:00 p.m. at 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward CA 94544.
Libraries Are Places 4 Art & Creativity
Hayward, March 8, 2010--A community arts day for the entire family Hayward, March 8, 2010--As part of the countywide celebration of Art IS Education during national arts education month, Castro Valley Library and the Alameda County Arts Commission present a special community arts day. Special guest: Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, District 4. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10.30-3:00 p.m. For more information: http://csvlib.wordpress.com
Celebrating Oakland's Most Creative Night--Art Murmur joins county-wide Art IS Education festivities.
Hayward, March 4, 2010— As part of a countywide celebration during national arts education month and the 10th anniversary of Art IS Education programs in Alameda County, Rock Paper Scissors Collective, 21 Grand and Creative Growth Art Center have joined together to present a special event during Art Murmur. This event explores the power of youth and community-based art as well as the heroes in people’s lives and the art community. The public is welcomed to join three partner studios to celebrate “The Hero Within Us” on Friday March 5, 2010, between 6-10 p.m.
NO CUTS TO EDUCATION!--Mass Rallies Held Throughout Alameda County Against Budget Cuts
Hayward, March 2, 2010--On March 4th, educators will join with students, parents and community members across the state to protest budget cuts to public education. Superintendent Sheila Jordan will join board members and Alameda County Office of Education teachers and personnel in a demonstration from noon to 1 p.m. at the Butler Academic Center parking lot, 2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro.
El Décimo Congreso Educativo para Latinos--La educación es asunto de todos!
Hayward, 2 de Marzo--Cómo inscribirse en una universidad, cómo obtener ayuda financiera, qué pueden hacer los padres y madres para involucrarse en éxito de sus hijos son los temas de la Décima Conferencia sobre Educación Superior -"La Educación es asunto de todos," a realizarse el sábado 27 de Marzo, de las 8:00 a.m. a la 1:00 p.m. en el Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward CA 94545. La conferencia es gratis e incluye desayuno, almuerzo continental, premios, feria de recursos, y estacionamiento gratis. Se invita especialmente a estudiantes, padres de familia, y maestros.
Hero Art: Exhibition of Youth Creativity- San Leandro High School Annual AP Art Exhibit
Hayward, February 25, 2010-- The Arts Council of San Leandro and the San Leandro Public Library will sponsor Hero Art: Exhibition of Youth Creativity, an art reception of visual art, creative writing, and drama by elementary, middle and high school students exploring the theme of Hero Art. The event will be held on Friday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. at the San Leandro Museum & Art Gallery, 320 West Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro. The event is free and open to the public. Special guest: Alameda County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, District 3. For more information go to www.artscouncilofsanleandro.com.
Champions for The Arts: A Celebration of Our Regional Arts Heroes Student exhibitions and performances at the Bankhead Theater
Hayward, February 25, 2010-- The Bankhead Theater will host Champions for The Arts: A Celebration of Our Regional Arts Heroes, honoring community art heroes and showcasing music, performing and visual arts by students from Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol and Fremont. The public is welcome to join this free event on Thursday, March 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to honor youth and adult “heroes” who forge new relationships, practices and programs to bring arts learning to youth.
Hayward Band Festival and Tri City Art Exhibit kick-off the 10th Anniversary of Art IS Education month in Alameda County
Hayward, February 24, 2010 – Following this year’s “Creating Heroes Everyday,” the Hayward Arts Council and the Art Association of the East Bay, Inc. will present the Hayward Band Festival & Tri City Art Exhibit, a celebratory performance showcasing elementary, middle and high school music programs as well as artwork by Fremont, Hayward, Newark, and Union City students. Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. at Chabot Community College Performing Arts Center
Amador Valley High Regains Title as Alameda County Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial Champions
Hayward, February 19, 2010 – Amador Valley High regained its title as the No. 1 team in the Alameda County Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial competition. Amador Valley High beat Bishop O’Dowd on Thursday night’s final competition and will represent Alameda County at the statewide competition to be held March 19-21, in San Jose, California.
Amador Valley High and Bishop O’Dowd High SchoolAdvance to Alameda County Mock Trial Finals—TODAY!
Hayward, February 18, 2010 – Amador Valley High in Pleasanton and Bishop O’Dowd High in Oakland will compete for the coveted title of Alameda County’s Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial champions as they face off in a final match on Thursday February 18, 2010 at the Rene C. Davidson Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, 94612.
Annual Education Summit Prepares African American and Latino Youth
to Navigate the Higher Education
Hayward, February 12, 2010 --The Alameda County Office of Education, in collaboration with Cal State East Bay and Chabot College will host the tenth annual Education Summit on Saturday, February 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. on the Hayward campus of California State University, East Bay, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA.
Superintendent Sheila Jordan endorses the California Democracy Act——will present to the Board of Education on February 9, 2010
Hayward, February 3, 2010, Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools, announced today her endorsement and support for the California Democracy Act Initiative. The act, which states that, “all legislative actions on revenue and budget must be determined by a majority vote,” would change two words in the State constitution to end the nation’s only two-thirds legislative vote requirement for both raising taxes and passing a budget.
Superintendent Sheila Jordan endorses the California Democracy Act——will present to the Board of Education on February 9, 2010
Hayward, February 3, 2010, Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools, announced today her endorsement and support for the California Democracy Act Initiative. The act, which states that, “all legislative actions on revenue and budget must be determined by a majority vote,” would change two words in the State constitution to end the nation’s only two-thirds legislative vote requirement for both raising taxes and passing a budget.
ACOE Presents the 3rd Annual English Learner Conference & English Learner Educator of the Year Awards
Hayward, January 26, 2010-- The 3rd Annual English Learner Conference: Advancing the Language and Literacy of English Learners, will be held on Saturday January 30th, from 7:45-3:15pm at CSU East Bay, New University Union Building, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. Hayward, CA 94542. The conference provides educators with professional development in English Language Development skills through a host of workshops and a lunch time panel discussion. The conference’s keynote speaker, Dr. Aida Walqui, of WestEd, will present on Defining Quality Teaching for English Learner: Principles and Practices. Registration for the conference is $125.
ACOE to host Numeracy Project Workshop
Hayward, January 15, 2010 – Scholastic Inc. has collaborated with the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) in the development and publication of a new version of the Numeracy Project. This new version of the Numeracy Project provides teachers with fresh tools to support high need students to be successful in mathematics. ACOE’s workshop will be held on March 3, 2010 from 8.00 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the County Offices located at 313 West Winton, Hayward, CA 94544.
MAKE THE DREAM REAL 2010: MLK Holiday Celebration, Dr. Mary S.Hanley, Guest Speaker
Hayward, January 15, 2010 – Dr. Mary Hanley will join the 12th Annual Taylor Memorial Methodist Church celebration Make The Dream Real: Justice as envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King as guest speaker on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the, located at 1188 12th Street, Oakland, CA. This is a free community event running from 10 a. to 12 noon with a luncheon following.
Meet Dr. Mary Stone Hanley, Author of Cultural Responsiveness, Racial Identity, and Academic Success
January 12, 2010, Hayward -- ACOE proudly welcomes Dr. Mary Stone Hanley for a series of roundtable conversations, community presentations, and lectures. Bay Area appearances begin Wednesday January 13, 2010 with a Forum for Bay Area Education Leaders at HS Lordship’s Restaurant, 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710.
ACOE to host Wells Fargo Adopt-A-School Grant Presentation Ceremony--68 Alameda County Schools to receive $1,000 each
January 5, 2009, Hayward – Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools, will host Wells Fargo’s Adopt-A-School Grant Presentation Ceremony on Tuesday January 5, 2009 from 4.30-6.30 pm at the Alameda County Office of Education, located at 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
150 Families in homeless shelters and community agencies to receive holiday support from ACOE Special Programs
December 16, 2009, Hayward – Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Schools Superintendent, will present bikes and trikes and essential living toiletries to agencies and programs that serve homeless families on Friday December 18, 2009. Homeless shelters and community agencies will collect donations at the Alameda County Office of Education, located at 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 between 9:00 am and noon.
Flags Fly at Half Staff to Honor the victims of the Tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas
Hayward, November 9, 2009—Superintendent Sheila Jordan asks all Alameda County School districts to fly their flags at half-staff to honor the victims of the Tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 per President Obama’s proclamation signed Friday.
Dr. Lauren Bishop and Mr. Peter Mates to advance to State-wide Teacher of the Year competition
Hayward, October 9, 2009—The Alameda County Office of Education hosted its annual Teacher of the Year Award ceremony last night honoring nineteen teachers from school districts throughout Alameda County. Over 350 people participated in a joyous evening celebrating Alameda County’s finest teachers.
Dr. Lauren Bishop, representing the Alameda County Office of Education, and Mr. Peter Mates, representing Oakland Unified School District will move on to compete for the coveted honor of California Teacher of the Year.
ACOE to Host Annual Community Health Fair
- Superintendent Jordan and ACOE are proud to sponsor the Annual Community Health Fair. The event hosts local health providers and educators who share best health practices and provide an afternoon packed with hands -on exercises, gift certificates, and healthful prizes-- including an adult unisex bike. The public is invited to join this free event on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Alameda County Office of Education located at 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544.
20th Annual Alameda County Teacher of the Year Ceremony: 19 Teachers to be honored
Hayward, September 17, 2009—Nineteen teachers from around Alameda County have been selected by their district to be honored at this year’s Teacher of the Year Award’s Ceremony for their commitment and dedication to providing a quality education to all students. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Alameda County Office of Education offices located at 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544.
Constitutionalism in California: A Teachable Moment
HAYWARD, September 16, 2009 – Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools will be hosting an informed discussion of how to bring the current debate over a proposed California Constitutional Convention into schools and classrooms as "a teachable moment". Secondary school teachers and student-leaders are invited to explore how the current constitutional crisis in California sheds light on the general nature of constitutionalism and on how a constitution contributes to the effective functioning of a democratic society. The event will take place on Thursday September 17, 2009 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. The event is free for teachers with student registration.
US Department of Education Awards ACOE, HUSD joint project $900,000 for Dual-Language Mandarin Program
Hayward, September 15 -- The Alameda County Office of Education is proud to announce a new grant award from the United States Department of Education. The grant provides $900,000 over 3 years for Project Tui Dong Li (Momentum) to provide high-quality Mandarin language instruction for elementary students in Hayward Unified School District (HUSD).
Marlon L. McWilson to Join Alameda County Board of Education
Hayward, September 9, 2009—The Alameda County Board of Education heard final comments from Wandra Jefferson Boyd and Marlon L. McWilson, the two applicants for the newly opened position of Area 2 Trustee, and provisionally appointed Marlon L. McWilson to serve as the new Board Member representing Alameda and portions of Oakland that include West Oakland, East Oakland, Elmhurst, and Millsmont south to Sheffield Village. Superintendent Sheila Jordan will perform the swearing in ceremony of the provisional Trustee on September 22, 2009.
ACOE's Annual Mock Trial Competition renamed in honor of prominent lawyer, Philip A. Harley
Hayward, September 08, 2009-- Superintendent Sheila Jordan will announce at the county school board meeting this evening that the law offices of Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood & Harley will sponsor ACOE's Annual Mock trial competition in memory of Mr. Philip A. Harley.
