Category Archives: Education

Emeryville’s 2012 “Dinner and a Show” Summer Performance Series

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

A message from Emeryville City Hall: Food and Drink and Music/Movies?  Yes Please! Join in the fun as Emeryville residents and employers come out this summer to enjoy great live music, hot food, and cold drinks!  This year’s performance series … Continue reading →

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Thank You All for Coming …

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Emeryville parents and residents have done a lot to try and convince the Emeryville School District Board of Trustees to save Anna Yates Elementary School. For several years, dissenters have publicly and privately raised their objections to the Board’s plan … Continue reading →

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School District Long Ignored Residents Concern Over Anna Yates Closing, Some Say

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Comments from Our Readers The Secret News periodically features readers’ comments that might otherwise get overlooked. Some were among many comments on a particular story or were made well after the story was first posted. We believe these comments are … Continue reading →

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Emeryville Teachers Blast Superintendent Debbra Lindo; Vote “No Confidence”

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

  Teachers cite “unprecedented all-time low in staff morale” created by Superintendent Lindo, “leaving teachers feeling unwanted, devalued, and disrespected …” Teachers with the Emeryville School District publicly blasted Superintendent Debbra Lindo tonight for violating the District’s guiding principles, destroying … Continue reading →

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More Citizens Voice Opposition to Closing of Anna Yates

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

More than 50 people sign Change.org petition to save Anna Yates Elementary School; Seek more information about school operating and construction costs The number of signatures is growing on a Change. org petition opposing the School Board’s plan to eventually … Continue reading →

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E-Ville School Superintendent Says No Room on June 11 Meeting Agenda to Discuss Anna Yates

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Emeryville’s School Superintendent told residents concerned about the planned closing of Anna Yates that there is no time to discuss the issue at the June 11 School Board meeting. In an email to Brian Carver and other residents opposed to … Continue reading →

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Citizens Lobby to Save Anna Yates, Say They’re Frustrated by School Officials’ Silence

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Emeryville citizens upset over the planned closing of Anna Yates Elementary School say their repeated attempts to engage school district officials have fallen on deaf ears. The group of citizens has received no response to its May 23 request to … Continue reading →

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Children Matter: Much Needed Improvements Coming to Emeryville Child Development Center

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Ruth Major

For nearly two years, an advisory committee has been working with the city to develop and strengthen the program of the Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC). A consultancy group skilled in early education was recently hired to assess the Center’s … Continue reading →

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Emeryville and Oakland Celebrate Bike-to-Work Day!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Bike-to-Work Day in Emeryville saw 30% increase in bicyclists over last year! Here’s a report from Peter Schultze-Allen, Emeryville’s Environmental Programs Analyst: The count at our three bike stations in Emeryville was up 30% from last year. And that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The City’s Financial Future

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Bill Reuter

Emeryville’s Financial Advisory Committee met on April 23 and tackled a draft of the city’s proposed budget for the next two years.  The 245-page document is a rough map of how the city will earn its living and pay its … Continue reading →

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