(A guest Post from F’Tahn Bey an Oakland public school teacher responding to a post from one of his students, He’s More Than Just a Teacher, Mr. Bey Is a Game Changer, that showed how important it is for teachers to emotionally connect with students and the impact he was having on his students) When I…
He’s More Than Just a Teacher, Mr. Bey Is a Game Changer
This is a piece by Oakland student Alondra Gonzalez, part of the Energy Convertors Fellowship led by Charles Cole III. This is me with my teacher, Mr. Bey. In the six months our class has known him he has earned not only our respect, but our love. I met him my first day of freshman year. I…
The UMBC Victory that is Even More Improbable than a 16 Seed Beating a 1
Many of us first heard the name University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) for their historic upset of a number one seed in the NCAA tournament,however, there is an even more historic lesson there, with a far greater impact, and one I hope we learn from. Outside of hoops, UMBC is remarkable for two powerful…
What’s Happening in Oakland Education This Week and Beyond -3/19/18
Another busy week in Oakland– Families that applied for OUSD schools should have been notified last week, so check if you haven’t, this week the Measure G and N commissions, budget and finance, school tours at Achieve, Skyline present Annie, a session for Black teachers on Navigating the job search, and also a listening session…
The Oakland Education News Roundup the Week of 3/16/18
A recap of all the local education news and beyond– this week– covering the gun violence walkouts, an important grant for newcomers, how you can help a Mack student, a look back the role of superintendent, news for families on the open enrollment and next steps, more on lead in schools, the central kitchen project…