During segregation at least we had dilapidated schools, and the backs of buses to sit in. For today’s digital second-class citizens, those families without access to the internet, they can’t even get into the digital schoolhouse door. The digital divide for the unconnected is a cliff in the age of remote schooling. Either you are…
The Latest Connecting with Kyla, looking at the COVID Crisis, Response, and Resources
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Dear OUSD Community, As you likely know, our school closure has been extended through at least May 1. Although we want nothing more than for our students to be reunited with their teachers and school staff, the well-being of our community is our top priority. As May 1 approaches, we will…
The Digital Divide, Parent Access and How We Can More than Survive During the COVID Crisis
By Director Jumoke Hinton-Hodge Oakland’s reality is that families are struggling to meet their basic needs and now carry the additional burden of trying to guide their children’s education. Oakland parents are ready to work on behalf of their children, but now the district must authentically understand what it means to address equity and create…
School is Out Until at Least May 1, The Latest ACOE Press Release
View in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2020Press ReleaseMichelle Smith McDonald, Director of Communications & Public Affairs Alameda County Office of Education510-670-4163 Bay Area School Closures and Student DismissalsFrom Regular School AttendanceTo Be Extended Through May 1, 2020San Jose, CA – Seven Bay Area county health officers, in collaboration with their county superintendents have…
The Gaping Hole in Comcast’s Free Internet, Sign Our Petition to Close It
When COVID forced schools to online learning, we were worried about how students would get online. We could provide laptops, folks like Oakland Technology Exchange have stepped up. Home internet was another issue. So it was great to see Comcast promise free internet to all Oakland families for two months. Like so many promises,…