In this compelling interview, Dr. Micia Mosely discusses the evolution of the education system, emphasizing its shift towards a business-oriented model that prioritizes profit over equity. She sheds light on the challenges facing Black education in Oakland, where systemic oppression and gentrification have fragmented the community. Dr. Mosely highlights the impact of testing practices and the school-to-prison pipeline, while also recognizing pockets of hope within the educational landscape.
Open Charter Seats, Week of October 30, 2024
There is still time to enroll your child in an amazing Oakland school for the current school year. You know where to go – Oakland Enrolls to submit your application.
SoBEO Interview with Patrice Berry
SoBEO sits down with District 5 school board candidate Patrice Berry for a discussion around the solutions and problems around the state of Black education in Oakland.
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 10/21/2024-10/27/2024
It’s time for the Oakland Ed Week in Review! We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices. Here’s what’s been going on: Here in…
Open Charter Seats, Week of October 23, 2024
There is still time to enroll your child in an amazing Oakland school for the current school year. You know where to go – Oakland Enrolls to submit your application. The application is now open and accepting students at OaklandEnrolls.org. There are great schools for your child, including schools that won Raise the Bar Awards – AIMS, Aspire Lionel Wilson, and…