Alysse Castro

Education 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. 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. Education 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.