HUSD Explores 6-8 Middle School Conversion Starting a large committee is HUSD's first step to reorganizing middle schools. Despite good budget news from Sacramento, Special Education costs keep rising at rapid rate.
HUSD Students Behind In Foundational Math HUSD students are far behind in middle school math, and some student groups fare particularly badly. The FY27 budget looks bad—the city used up most of its tricks this year, but costs keep increasing.
Union Concessions Balance City Budget Concessions from Unions let the city balance the budget without big layoffs. And HUSD's VAPA program may have taken cuts, but the Performing Arts Center may be a pathway to new funding.
Dual Language Program Stalled Despite Board Support We explain the Dual Language Program and the progress it's made. However, Trustees wonder why it hasn't expanded the way they expected.
New Condos Coming To Walpert Street Residents concerned about creek, while Commissioners are skeptical of traffic impact reports. Plus President Bufete missing from recent meeting after potential medical issues.
HUSD Board Divided On Management Furloughs Board chooses not to furlough management, despite loss of student supports and closing Faith Ringgold. Middle Schools to transition to 6-8, despite confusion.
HUSD Accountability Plan: Uneven Spending And Mixed Results LCAP shows Foster Youth getting left behind. Hayward Agriculture: Produce and Promise brings you live conversation on March 7th. And Faith Ringgold Elementary finishes powerful mural despite impending closure.