OaklandUndivided Reaches Major Milestone in Effort to Provide 25,000 Oakland Students with Free Computers and Internet Access

OUSD NEWSROOMPRESS RELEASE Wednesday, October 14, 2020Contact: John SasakiCommunications Director [email protected]#Media is Invited to Laptop Distribution Event on ThursdayOakland, CA — Eric Yanez (right), a 4th-grader at Hoover Elementary School, had problems with distance learning. But many of those challenges have evaporated as Eric now has a computer and internet access through the #OaklandUndivided campaign. “My son got a…


ADVISORY: Voting Event for Charter School Families in Oakland

From FAMILIES IN ACTION FOR QUALITY EDUCATION 510-332-4683; [email protected] WHO: Dozens of African American and Latino Oakland charter public school parents, students and educators WHAT: Celebratory, fun event that will inspire families who do not traditionally vote to get registered and get engaged in the November elections. Families in Action for Quality Education is collaborating…


Keep the Promise to Hear and Value Youth Voice, Vote Yes on Measure QQ and Give Them the Vote

A guest post from Barrett Valentine, a 17 year old senior in high school. She has lived in Oakland her entire life, and represents District 5 on the Oakland Youth Advisory Commission, where she serves as co-chair.  Measure QQ is a reflection of a growing national movement to allow 16 and 17 year olds to…