Oakland public school parent Stephisha Ycoy-Walton took it upon herself to launch financial literacy workshops with different Oakland public schools and other Bay Area organizations that work with young people.
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District 3 School Board Candidate Dwayne Aikens Jr.
When Dwayne Aikens Jr. looks at the state of Oakland public schools, he does so as an insider who knows what it’s like to attend school here. When he talks about Oakland students, he speaks from experience of being one himself.
That’s why he’s running for the Oakland school board, District 3 position: to use his experience and community connections to benefit students.
Open Charter Seats, Week of September 18, 2024
There is still time to enroll your child in an amazing Oakland school. You know where to go – Oakland Enrolls to submit your application.
District 5 School Board Candidate Patrice Berry
When Patrice Berry looks back on her childhood, growing up in a segregated Maryland town, she says that “reading saved my life. Education saved my life.” Now Patrice is running for the District 5 Oakland school board position because, from her experience as a student, an educator and now a parent, she knows how transformative education can be for a young person.
Young voices, the budget and public safety key topics at Oakland election forum
Candidates for Oakland school board and city council in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7, as well as candidates for the city council at-large seat participated in a forum organized by FIA family and youth leaders.