By Andrew Pablo, former OUSD Special Education teacher I know everyone is tired of hearing the same statement that “public schools are underfunded.” However, the fact of the matter is, public schools are truly lacking the necessary amount of money to create learning spaces that can benefit ALL students, including those with IEPs (Individualized Educational…
Prioritize the needs of Special Education students this school year
This pandemic without a doubt forced us to focus on the basic economic needs of families and students. The need for economic stability and housing stability was front and center for so many and that took precedence over the search for internet and devices. The questions were real – will I pay for $10 internet,…
Charter Schools with Open Seats as of August 10th, You Can Still Apply
There are still many great school choices in both the district and charters, if you are still looking, please apply and find the right spot for your child. Go to Oakland Enrolls to submit your application. I did not get the district list this week but will publish when/if I do.
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 8/3-8/9
Its gonna be a rocky year, but some amazing work from the folks at Bridges supporting our vulnerable families, a dust up as “rally’ at the Supes house is planned and cancelled amidst an uproar, EOYDC is filling voids, and the REACH’s Hub shows some amazing results, plus its time to register to vote and…
Access Denied Ep. 5: How We Make #InternetForAll a Real Thing (ft. Chris Lewis of Public Knowledge)
As a country, we were able to bring phone lines, electricity, and running water to households across America no matter how rural, far apart, or congested homes may be. We did it once, and we must do it again for internet connectivity. In our modern times, the internet is necessary for basic living. We rely…