OUSD Press ReleaseOakland, CA – The Grab and Go free meal program for Oakland students is now in its third day and expects to continue growing exponentially. On day one of the program last Monday, March 16, OUSD Nutrition Services gave out about 25,000 meals to roughly 4,100 students. On Thursday, March 19, the second day…
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Teaching in the Time of a Pandemic; A Leader’s Message to Staff
“Our family’s dinner conversation has shifted from silly and interesting stories about our school days, to answering my daughters’ questions about their grandpa, “Mama, will we ever get to see Baba again?” Our lives have changed so dramatically in a matter of days.” (This was a letter sent to staff looking at how we move…
OUSD schools closing to students as of 6:00 p.m. today-OUSD Press Release
COVID-19 Update Dear Oakland Unified Community,As concerns about coronavirus have risen, my leadership team and I have been working closely with the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE). They have kept us up-to-date on the best recommendations for how to conduct school business during this time of uncertainty.…
Who Is Silenced When Privilege Tantrums? Student Board Members, the Unsung Heroes of OUSD.
A guest post from OUSD Director Jumoke Hinton-Hodge. We don’t often hear about the unsung sheroes and heroes of our boards of education, the student board members! They represent the authentic voices of everyday students. They sit side-by-side with elected board members, attend meetings twice a month, special meetings and facilitate youth convenings upwards of…
Richmond families, students and staff fight attempt at wrongful school closure
A Richmond public high school is facing closure despite impressive academic results over a five year existence Press release Richmond, CA – March 8, 2020 – After the West Contra Costa Unified School District failed to renew the charter petition for John Henry High School, the second highest performing school in Richmond which serves over 300…