- Alameda Co. Office of Education
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Communications
& Public AffairsThe Communications and Public Affairs Department tells the story of ACOE and raises awareness about its programs, initiatives and achievements through e-newsletters, print publications, news releases, websites, social media, video presentations, and other methods.
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
Video Stories from our Schools
Linked Learning at Oakland High School
Arts at Burbank Elementary, Hayward
Gun Violence Town Hall
Transitional Kindergarten
District LCAPs
California School Dashboard
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Communications Staff
Michelle Smith McDonald
Director of Communications
msmithmcdonald@acoe.org
(510) 670-4163Laura Forrest
Communications Specialist
lforrest@acoe.org
(510) 670-7754Phil Grasso
Digital Content Manager
pgrasso@acoe.org
(510) 670-4151Eisen Tuazon
Digital Content Producer
etuazon@acoe.org
(510) 670-4124Ed Aust
Website Content
eaust@acoe.org
(510) 670-4158