Alameda Unified School District

Zūm, the Leader in Modern Student Transportation, Awarded on the Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies 2023 List

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The annual list , compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, features the top 500 companies in the Americas that have achieved the highest compound annual growth in revenues between 2018 and 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The annual list , compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, features the top 500 companies in the Americas that have achieved the highest compound annual growth in revenues between 2018 and 2021.
  • "Zum is leading a massive movement to reimagine student transportation, providing a cleaner, safer and more equitable solution to thousands of schools nationwide," said Zum CEO Ritu Narayan.
  • "This ranking among 'The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies of 2023' is further evidence that change is here, and we appreciate all the school districts, families, drivers and communities who share and support our vision."
  • By selecting Zum, districts are demonstrating their commitment to modernizing student transportation to ensure equity and access for all students.

Alameda Unified School District Partners with Zūm to Provide Safe, Efficient and Sustainable, Special Education Transportation

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) has awarded a transportation contract of up to $8.8 million over five years to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation. Through this partnership, the district will be able to deliver superior service and meet the transportation needs of AUSD students who receive special education services, as well as the families, teachers, administrators and drivers committed to creating the best educational experience for children.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) has awarded a transportation contract of up to $8.8 million over five years to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Through this partnership, the district will be able to deliver superior service and meet the transportation needs of AUSD students who receive special education services, as well as the families, teachers, administrators and drivers committed to creating the best educational experience for children.

Rosefield Village Affordable Housing Grand Opening

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Rosefield Village provides 92 affordable apartment homes (including one manager's unit) for families in a warm and friendly environment.

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  • Rosefield Village provides 92 affordable apartment homes (including one manager's unit) for families in a warm and friendly environment.
  • Rosefield Village is a great example of the impact that public-private partnerships can make in creating quality affordable housing for those most in need.
  • The primary goal of the Housing Authority is to provide quality, affordable, and safe housing in the City of Alameda.
  • Our programs include Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, specialized housing assistance, family self-sufficiency, affordable real estate development, resident services, and management of AHA owned property.

Housing Applications for Rosefield Village will be accepted starting January 17th

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) will begin to accept applications via the Alameda County Housing Portal ( https://housing.acgov.org/listings )on January 17th.

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  • The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) will begin to accept applications via the Alameda County Housing Portal ( https://housing.acgov.org/listings )on January 17th.
  • Before January 17th, any person interested in becoming a tenant at Rosefield Village can call (510) 649-5537 or send email to [email protected] to obtain more information.
  • Rosefield Village is a new housing development located at 727 Buena Vista Avenue in the City of Alameda, with convenient access to services and public transportation.
  • Rosefield Village is a mixed income family housing development that offers affordable housing options for Alameda's low-income residents.

Climate Restoration Gains Momentum with Adoption of Principles and Initiatives Across Globe

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Local governments across the country have acknowledged the necessity of climate restoration and embraced a range of related resolutions .

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  • Local governments across the country have acknowledged the necessity of climate restoration and embraced a range of related resolutions .
  • In April 2019, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced H.Con.Res 35 , which expressed Congress' commitment to creating solutions for climate restoration to ensure a safe and healthy climate for future generations.
  • This declaration of commitment has helped set the stage for broad support of climate restoration at the local level.
  • The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) is a nonprofit whose mission is to catalyze action to restore the climate by 2050.