I know you all love conspiracies. I got one. It goes back hundreds of years and involves the most powerful interests in the country. And whether they know it or not, most people are actively or tacitly involved. And you can see the strange fruits of it everywhere. Don’t believe me? Look down the street…
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 1/27-2/2
Last week, some great events coming up with the Panthers, OUSD finally does something with surplus property, how the reading wars hurt Black kids, more drama from the Board meetings, an inspirational story from a student headed to law school, all that and much more, please read share and get involved Oakland: County Superintendent of…
First Week of February is Busy Across OUSD with Numerous Events Including Celebrations of Black History, the District’s Annual Spelling Bee and Calls for More Funding For Education
OUSD press releaseOakland, CA — The first week of February is a special one across OUSD for several important reasons. It starts with the fact that February is Black History Month, which coincides with several events this week. First off, it’s African American Read In Week, in which volunteers from wide-ranging industries will be visiting our schools…
PROGRESS REPORTED AS COLLABORATIVE WORK CONTINUES BETWEEN ACOE AND OUSD ON DISTRICT FISCAL VITALITY PLAN
Press ReleaseHayward, CA – Having made significant progress in multiple areas addressed in Oakland Unified School District’s (OUSD) Fiscal Vitality Plan, the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) and OUSD are continuing the collaboration in which ACOE provides intensive support and technical assistance for OUSD’s fiscal operations. ACOE’s intensive support team and OUSD’s fiscal staff and leadership have…
From Lighthouse to Law School
Eduardo Figueroa never even thought about college until Lighthouse. Now he’s studying law at UC Hastings -A guest post from Families in Action Eduardo Figueroa, wearing the traditional black cap and gown, hears his name called and strides across the stage in the hot Butte County air to pick up his diploma from Chico State.…