We all side with teachers, custodians, and all the other underpaid folks working for the babies and hardly making it themselves. It should not be like this in a rich state in a rich country. Many of us also worry about the students and families that really need the schools, and what it means to…
What’s Wrong with Dixie School District And Why Are Folks in Marin Clinging to the “D” Word
Last night, as on other nights before, Dixie school district in Marin, rejected efforts to change the name away from “Dixie.” This is trash. “Dixie” is not a whimsical place. “Dixie”refers to the North-South border, and celebrates the slave side. So why would the good liberals in Marin over several decades, and over more than…
The 8 Black Hands Podcast Digs in on the Impending Teacher Strike
Please take a listen as myself and Dr. Brian Stanley alongside our hosts as we talk about the causes and costs of the strike.
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 2/4-2/11
All the Oakland education news fit to link- lots of strike coverage, and the background, looking at Oakland schools making a difference with Black and Brown kids, parents stand up for the “opportunity ticket” more on school closures, all that and much more please read, share, and get involved Oakland: Oakland sued for certifying education…
Buying My Way Into an Oakland Public School: An Ally in Equity Addresses Privilege, Opportunity, Race and the Need for an “Opportunity Ticket”
This is a guest post from Jonathan Osler, a former teacher and school leader who is now a public school parent and advocate in Oakland. The Oakland Unified Board of Education is considering giving some families a so-called Opportunity Ticket, but the reality is that many children in Oakland — mine included — already have one. My family lives…