Early Literacy NewsletterMay 2021 Opinion: Oakland schools should focus on students’ early literacyRead the April 30 Op-Ed from Superintendent Kyla Johnson-TrammellEast Bay Times Online | PDF “March Madness” Reading Challenge ResultsOur March Madness Reading Challenge culminated with a celebration at the April 22 Literacy Summit and Family Workshop. We celebrated students, teachers, and schools with recognition and prizes!A special guest, Steph…
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As Pacific Islander absenteeism soars in OUSD, Oakland organization IKUNA finds ways to create belonging
A guest post from Radhika Jit and GO Public Schools as part of their numbers and narratives series| May 5, 2021 To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month as part of our Numbers and Narratives: A Year In Review series, we bring you a spotlight on Taimani Lauti, a leader in the Oakland Pacific Islander community. “We wish we had more people…
Where are our students? Life Academy intervention team combats chronic absenteeism
A guest post from Thomas Maffai and Go Public Schools Oakland April 27, 2021 Haz clic aquí para leer en español As part of our Numbers & Narratives: Year in Review series, we’ll be releasing new data reports and stories to better understand the toll of the pandemic on Oakland education, lift the experiences of families, and…
Let’s Stabilize Enrollment But Also Make Informed Decisions
A guest post from Jeremy Gormley from his blog Integrate Oakland Schools, please check it out Enrollment data (the number of students attending schools) stirs much debate in OUSD board meetings and throughout Oakland education circles. I, for one, have repeatedly questioned my own understanding of enrollment trends after listening to discussions on topics ranging…
A Champion for her son, the community, and a future doctor — meet FIA leader Savoy Key
For Savoy Key, being a FIA Family Leader comes naturally. She has always advocated for her son — and fought, raised her voice, done whatever it takes — to ensure he receives the best education and the best care. From the beginning. “He was born premature and I was a teen mom,” Savoy says. “So…