Communications
& Public Affairs

The 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

2021

Includes updates for school personnel on vaccinations, a conversation with a Dublin high school student who is leading for social justice, news on countywide student competitions and more • February 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

Communications Staff

	Michelle Smith McDonald Director of Communications msmithmcdonald@acoe.org (510) 670-4163
	Laura Forrest Communications Specialist lforrest@acoe.org (510) 670-7754
	Phil Grasso Digital Content Manager pgrasso@acoe.org (510) 670-4151
	Eisen Tuazon Digital Content Producer etuazon@acoe.org (510) 670-4124
	Ed Aust Website Content eaust@acoe.org (510) 670-4158