This Thursday (9/12): Oakland candidate forum from Families in Action

Hear what Oakland school board and city council candidates have to say about important education and civic issues at the only forum this election organized by students and families.


The Oakland Ed Week in Review 08/31/24-09/06/24 

It’s time for the Oakland Ed Week in Review!   We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices.   Here’s what’s been going on:  Here in…


The Oakland Ed Week in Review 8/25/24-8/30/24 

As we start of a new school year, with Labor Day marking a time of transition, let’s embrace the opportunities ahead with optimism and unity. To our educators: Your dedication shapes the future, and your resilience makes a difference in the lives of every student you teach. Parents: Your involvement is vital—your partnership with schools…


JOIN US IN MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Citywide survey on improving education for Black Students in Oakland is now out! Please click the link here to fill out the survey and snap the QR code above, and be sure to SHARE with others in your Oakland network! State of Black Education Oakland (SoBEO), Great School Voices, and our partners invite YOU –…