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L. K. Monroe,
County Superintendent of SchoolsThe Superintendent of Alameda County Schools works to ensure that every student benefits from a quality education, no matter what their social condition may indicate about their chances for success. She is the chief administrator for the County Office of Education and operates educational programs for students not served by district schools, including justice-involved, pregnant and parenting, foster and homeless youth, as well as infants with special needs.
While many policies regarding school districts are made at the local level by elected school boards, policy areas regarding the fiscal health and basic educational standards of districts require oversight by the County Superintendent. The Superintendent also provides support and guidance for the school district operations in Alameda County including training and support services.
The County Superintendent also leads initiatives that enhance student academic achievement, such as promoting quality preschools and integrating arts education into the comprehensive school curriculum.
Read an interview with Superintendent L. K. Monroe in Bay Area Women Magazine.
Read more about Superintendent L. K. Monroe.
Learn more about Superintendent Monroe's vision for the Alameda County Office of Education.
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Reflections on Standing Up for Justice
Messages from L. K. Monroe,
Alameda County Superintendent of SchoolsAt this moment, as so many of us search for the words to express the inexpressible, it has never been more important to Stand Up for Justice. The uprising now taking place in the streets across our cities and across the globe have made it impossible to ignore the pain caused by the events of recent days and of our history as a nation. It’s time to take a good look at who we are in this moment and what we will need to learn in order to become who we need to be. As educators, we look for the lessons to be learned — they are numerous and steeped in struggle. Over the next four days, our County Superintendent of Schools L. Karen Monroe will be offering a series of personal reflections entitled Teach, Listen, Learn, and Act to attempt to light the path forward for us all. Read more.
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Taking a Stand: Voices of Democracy
A Video Message from L. K. Monroe,
Alameda County Superintendent of Schools
Messages from the Superintendent
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2021
2020
- Includes a holiday message from ACOE, a presentation on the status of school reopenings, updates on student meals and more • December 2020
- Updates, resources and information on school reopening timelines, staff COVID-19 testing options, student meals, get out the vote efforts and more • October 2020
- Updates, resources and information on school reopening, elementary reopening waivers, student meals, 2020 Census, the November 3 General Election, new superintendents in Alameda County, and more • September 2020
- Re-opening resources and updates, summer meals, PPE for schools, child care, and updates from around Alameda County • July 2020
- Re-opening resources and updates on distance learning, meals, child care, and essential services in Alameda County • May 2020
- Distance learning, meals, child care, and essential services in Alameda County districts • April 2020
2019
- Greeting the New Year and Assessing Our Growth • December 2019
- Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year • September 2019
- Closing the School Year with Appreciation and Renewed Commitment to Improve in 2019-20 • May 2019
- Greeting the New Year with Renewal and Resolve: A Message for 2019 • February 2019
2018
- Alameda County Teacher of the Year Awards • November 2018
- Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year • September 2018
- Alignment Bay Area • May 2018
- Celebrating Arts in Education! • March 2018
- The State of California Schools • February 2018
2017
- Sharpening Our Focus for the Year Ahead • August 2017
- The California School Dashboard: A New Way to Assess California Schools • March 2017
- A Call to Youth Action! • January 2017
2016
- Your Voice, Your Choice • November 2016
- Supporting Our Teachers with Accolades and Affordable Housing • October 2016
- School Engagement: The Power of Family Voice • September 2016
- Congratulations to Graduating Seniors • June 2016
- Gratitude for Our Teachers: Teacher Appreciation Week • May 2016
- Environmental Education in Action • April 2016
- Creating Solutions: Interdisciplinary learning opportunities bring meaning and joy • March 2016
- A Systems Approach to Youth Action! • February 2016
2015
- A New Foundation for Student College and Career Readiness • September 2015
- Find ways to give back this holiday season • December 2015
- Learning and Leading: Our Role in Local Control and Accountability • November 2015
- From Selma to the Bay: Walking the Talk • October 2015
- A New Foundation for Student College and Career Readiness • September 2015
- Summer Message to Parents and the Community • August 2015
- Looking Forward: District Teachers of the Year • July 2015
- Congratulations to Graduating Seniors • June 2015
- Making Quality Early Education a Priority • May 2015
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Contact Us
L. K. Monroe
Superintendent of Schools
(510) 670-4144Ruth Jones
Acting Chief of Staff
rjones@acoe.org
(510) 670-4257Rose Gonzalez
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
roseg@acoe.org
(510) 670-4144Winston Chang
Public Policy Fellow
wchang@acoe.org
(510) 670-4168




