Bay Farm School kicks off the 2023/2024 school year with brand new learning spaces—both indoor and outdoor. Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi says about the project, “Light-filled classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and up-to-date educational technology are key to keeping students engaged, focused, and thriving.”

https://alamedapost.com/news/bay-farm-school-celebrates-new-building-outdoor-learning-spaces/

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Goose and Seagull debate which one is right in this installment of our weekly cartoon drawn by Alameda native, Brice.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/two-birds-06-01-2023/

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Alameda Post Historian Dennis Evanosky explains the history of oyster farming on Bay Farm Island, in Alameda, CA, including Jack London's transformation from oyster pirate to guard, the connection to Washington state, and what ended the local industry. Recorded during our walking tour on Sunday, April 16, 2023. #alameda #history #oysters #bayfarm #94502 #jacklondon https://youtu.be/KIX1Gs-NbhM

Despite community backlash, the Board of Education has voted to eliminate sixth through eighth grades at Bay Farm School over the next two years. Karin K. Jensen reports back with the conclusion to the five-week-long process of protests, meetings, and discussions.

https://alamedapost.com/news/board-of-education-votes-to-end-grades-6-8-at-bay-farm-school/

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At a third meeting following the proposal to close Bay Farm Middle School, community members continued fighting to keep the school open. Karin K. Jensen reports on the most common parental objections and AUSD Superintendent Scuderi's response.

https://alamedapost.com/news/distressed-parents-ask-for-delay-of-bay-farm-middle-school-phase-out/

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The popular nesting pair of bald eagles are not the only birds that inhabit Alameda's Corica Park. Rick Lewis highlights five other gorgeous species you might spot in the area of the golf course on Bay Farm Island.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/corica-park-bald-eagles-and-other-birds/

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10 year old student Jeremy Wu highlights the accolades and strengths of Bay Farm Middle School and expresses why it should be kept open.

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/bay-farm-student-save-our-school/

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In a Letter to the Editor, Caitlin Kenney questions the school board's secretive decision to "phase out" Bay Farm Middle School. She wonders if they and the AUSD have done everything in their power to save the vitally important school?

https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letter-has-school-board-done-enough/

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Alameda families gave AUSD Board of Education an earful at their January 24 meeting, following the proposed closure of Bay Farm Middle School. Karin K. Jensen reports the community support may not be enough to keep the school open.

https://alamedapost.com/news/hundreds-turn-out-to-support-bay-farm-middle-school/

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Karin K. Jensen reports families and students were shocked and dismayed, and many felt blindsided by the lack of communication, when it was revealed that Bay Farm Middle School may soon be closed. AUSD is holding another Zoom meeting at 5:30 p.m. today for more community input.

https://alamedapost.com/news/families-shocked-as-ausd-considers-closing-bay-farm-school/

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