Alameda County Office of Education

Congratulations to our 2026 California Distinguished Schools from Alameda County!

Assembly Bill 1659 was introduced by Assemblymember Ransom to help juvenile court school students make better transitions after their release.

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Over the next few months, we’ll be spotlighting students who are stepping into careers in the construction trades, turning hands-on learning into real opportunities and long-term pathways.

Each story represents more than a job. It’s about confidence gained, skills built, and futures shaped through dedication and support. These are students building their own success and strengthening our communities along the way.

We look forward to celebrating their journeys, their growth, and what’s possible when education connects to opportunity.

This week,

In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Alameda County Superintendent of School Alysse Castro joined Alameda County and Oakland city leaders to discuss new tools to combat human trafficking.

She spoke publicly for the first time about the ACOE-run Quest Academy school in Oakland that is dedicated to survivors of human trafficking.

"Being disengaged, underserved, and disconnected is simply the biggest risk for being trafficked," Superintendent Castro said.

"This work ultimately underscores the critical importance of educating young people about the vulnerabilities that face them, those at risk of being trafficked, particularly students who are experiencing instability or isolation, are system involved, or foster youth. That prevention with education and awareness is essential and it has to be rooted in strong partnerships."

The press conference was held by Oakland City Councilmember Charlene Wang, and included Alameda County DA Ursula Jones Dickson, Interim OPD Chief James Beere, Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, among other city, county and community leaders.

We were honored with a 2025 Golden Bell Award for our PATH program on Dec. 3. Thank you for the recognition and thank you to our dedicated educators and staff for all you do to support students every day!

This award program promotes excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in districts and county offices of education throughout California.

Attention Foster Youth Seniors!
Come to a special FAFSA /Dream Act Night Nov. 20 at ACOE.
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ACOE to allocate $100K for educational priorities toward a restitution fund for Russell City.

For more, visit acoe.org/pressreleases

Alameda County Superintendent of Schools Alysse Castro announced today that ACOE will direct $200,000 to Alameda County’s Rapid Response Fund, to help get food to families in need. She joined leaders across Alameda County to stand up against federal cuts to programs such as CalFresh.

"Kids can’t learn when they’re hungry," said Superintendent Alysse Castro.

To read our full press release, visit acoe.org/pressreleases

On Oct. 24, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools, Alysse Castro hosted the first ever State of the Schools address at the Hayward Unified Performing Arts Center. Local education leaders heard from the superintendent and an expert panel of educators on ACOE's innovative programs, services and how the County Office is supporting districts, educators, and the county's most vulnerable youth.

Read our full press release at acoe.org/pressreleases