Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The new school quality data was released by the state recently, and I wanted to highlight some of the schools making progress with Oakland children, and encourage families to visit. Every child is different, and I will break…
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 3/9-3/15
Last week, lots of coronavirus coverage, housing activism, schools Latinx families should consider, a look at the opportunity ticket, how AIMS and the NAACP supported kids in getting millions from HBCUs, why Prop 13 lost, the roles of White parents in integration, and more, please read, share and get involved Oakland: ‘We are fed up:’…
OUSD schools closing to students as of 6:00 p.m. today-OUSD Press Release
COVID-19 Update Dear Oakland Unified Community,As concerns about coronavirus have risen, my leadership team and I have been working closely with the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE). They have kept us up-to-date on the best recommendations for how to conduct school business during this time of uncertainty.…
Why We Are Closing our Schools and Others Should Too, Even Though It Will Be Hard
Many children rely on school for food, many parents struggle with child care and need to go to work, and our kids need to be in school and learning. All that said, we still should be closing schools. And for the thousands of children that I am responsible for at Education for Change, we are…
Middle Schools that Latinx Families Should Consider Based on the latest Data
Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The new school quality data was released by the state recently, and I wanted to highlight some of the schools making progress with Oakland children, and encourage families to visit. Every child is different, and I will break…