Office of Equity

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

The Office of Equity remains deeply committed to advancing AUSD’s mission of excellence and equity for all. While we recognize the persistent challenges within our educational system, we continue to strategically leverage our resources to empower district leaders, administrators, educators, and support staff to foster strong partnerships with families, build meaningful relationships with students, and uphold high academic expectations—ensuring all students have access to rigorous instruction supported by personalized interventions. At the same time, we proudly celebrate the richness of our community’s diversity and cultivate a sense of belonging that strengthens the entire city of Alameda.

The Office of Equity Focus Areas for 2026-27: 

• Focal Scholars Initiative for TK-12; Continue Advising and Mentoring Initiative. 
• AHS School Culture & Climate Support
• 3rd Year of AP African American Studies Course at AHS and EHS
• Pilot of Supplemental Culturally Conscious Lessons using Cesar Chavez curriculum K-8 
• B.L.A.C.K. Program at AHS and LMS with Tyson Amir
• College Tour for BIPOC 10th grade students
• Black History Month Celebration
• Collaboration with Educational Services to support P-3 Literacy & 4-8 Math Student Proficiency
• Support Black Student Achievement via Site Equity Walks
• Promotion Celebration for 5th, 8th and 12th graders
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Community of Practice for parent leads (DEI CoP)
• Tutoring available at K-8 schools with an emphasis on supporting focal scholar students
• Professional Development Workshops for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Classroom practices-all elementary schools
• 3rd Year of New AUSD’s Anti-Hate Speech Student Compact 
• Elementary & Secondary BIPOC Family Nights in Fall & Spring
• Additional family engagement outreach led by TK-12 School Sites, for Black and Multi-Ethnic families
• Butterfly Ball for 1st-5th grade students and their families