We need student voice. The voices of students are integral for any campus. It’s impossible to believe you can create these systems if there is no student voice at the table.
Families in Action
“I would love to just see them back in school doing kids stuff” — one parent’s view on reopening
Listening to Families: Cha’lanna Perry Across Oakland, charter schools are reopening to in-person instruction and welcoming in students. How do Oakland charter public school families feel about physically sending their kids back to school? How do they feel about distance learning? We are asking parents to share their thoughts. Interested in sharing your thoughts, or…
A Champion for her son, the community, and a future doctor — meet FIA leader Savoy Key
For Savoy Key, being a FIA Family Leader comes naturally. She has always advocated for her son — and fought, raised her voice, done whatever it takes — to ensure he receives the best education and the best care. From the beginning. “He was born premature and I was a teen mom,” Savoy says. “So…
MicroCollege info sessions from the Oakland NAACP
April 12–16, 2021 — MicroCollege.info/NAACP Message from Kareem Weaver, The Oakland NAACP, Education Committee: Alexis had a 1.8 GPA and was in continuation school. Now he’s at SF State, doing well as a Microbiology major. Dialo was homeless, another student was ineligible for aid because of their status. The stories are clear and compelling. We know that…
Equity-based admissions at this Oakland charter school
The policy change not only gives unsheltered students preference in the lottery but anytime they apply. ”Let’s say a family had some unforeseen financial issues and experienced being unsheltered in May or June, and they apply to our school,” Harrison said. “They would move up on the waitlist.”