Quality & Equality

​​​As your County Superintendent, I lead with one mission: Equip the most vulnerable students — and the educators who serve them — with the tools to thrive. Every child deserves safety, stability, and opportunity. And every educator deserves the support of a system that works. I bring the unique combination of equity-driven values, deep ed-code and school-finance expertise, and a no-nonsense approach to cutting through bureaucracy to make that happen.

Why Re-Elect Alysse Castro

In California, our Constitution guarantees every child the right to a public education—no matter their zip code, immigration status, race, disability, or gender identity. In Alameda County, one of the most diverse counties in the state, making that promise real takes more than rhetoric. It takes leadership that keeps schools stable, accessible, and strong for all students.

That is the work Alysse Castro has been doing as Alameda County Superintendent of Schools.

When schools are working well, most people never think about the county superintendent. Classrooms are staffed. Budgets are balanced. Districts keep local control. Families can trust that schools will be there tomorrow.

Alysse’s leadership has focused on preventing crises before they disrupt students’ lives—intervening early, telling the truth about risk, and helping districts solve problems without stripping communities of their voice. At a time when public education faces unprecedented pressure at the federal level, the Alameda County Office of Education has played a critical role in keeping schools lawful, accessible, and protective for diverse families.

Educators for Our Community from Our Community

One of the greatest threats to school quality today is the shortage of educators. Under Alysse’s leadership, Alameda County has taken a fundamentally different approach—building pipelines instead of relying on short-term fixes.

The county has become a major force in recruiting, training, and retaining educators who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Through grow-your-own programs, residency models, and partnerships with districts and labor, Alysse has helped place educators into classrooms across Alameda County—reducing vacancies, increasing stability, and improving outcomes for students. These investments strengthen public education while creating good, sustainable jobs.

Investing in the Students Who Need the Most

Alysse believes stability is an equity strategy—because when systems fail, the students with the least margin for error are harmed first. Under her leadership, Alameda County has expanded programs and services for students facing the greatest barriers, including those experiencing homelessness or foster care, students with disabilities, and youth impacted by poverty, trauma, or instability.

This includes major investments in student wellness, mental health, and school-based health services, as well as support for youth shelters and transitional-aged youth programs. These services help schools act as a protective factor for children and families—meeting basic needs so students can stay engaged, supported, and learning.

Defending Access to Public Education

Alysse has been clear and consistent: public schools must serve every child. She has supported districts in meeting their legal and moral obligations to educate all students and has stood firm against efforts to restrict access, roll back protections, or politicize classrooms.

In a county as diverse as Alameda, schools are often the most trusted public institutions families rely on. Alysse’s leadership has helped ensure they remain places of safety, belonging, and opportunity—especially during uncertain times.

Leadership You Can Trust

Alysse brings deep technical expertise to the role—understanding budgets, reserves, enrollment trends, and long-term risk—but she never loses sight of why the work matters. Budgets and systems are tools to deliver on a promise: schools that work for every child. Re-electing Alysse Castro means choosing steady, values-driven leadership that:

• Keeps schools working before crisis hits

• Protects local control and public accountability

• Addresses educator shortages with real solutions

• Invests in students who need schools the most