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.
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 9/07/24-9/13/24
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…
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.
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.
Open Charter Seats, Week of September 11, 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.