The Alameda Education Association has endorsed a number of local school board candidates over the years. But after a contentious year in which Alameda’s teachers and district leaders clashed over contract proposals and spending, their union is planning a full-on campaign for the three candidates they’ve endorsed.

“I think we were involved (before), but I think we plan to be more involved in this campaign,” association president Gray Harris said. “I think it’s time have some new voices on the school board.” Read more >> about Endorsements a boon for campaigns