Families in Action for Quality Education invites you to join us on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 PM at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy (đź“Ť1009 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621) as FIA honors the Oakland schools that are Raising the Bar for student success! This exciting event will celebrate academic excellence, equity, and family…
Oakland Education Events
If you care about improving our schools, then get involved! Here are local Oakland education events. If you’ve got events you want included then send us a note.
ICYMI: Former Rep. Barbara Lee and City Councilmember Loren Taylor debated yesterday. Here’s what they said about helping Oakland schools.
Last night, the presumptive frontrunners for Oakland Mayor – former longtime House Representative Barbara Lee and former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor – met at Chef Michele McQueen’s Town Fare in downtown Oakland to state their case to be Oakland’s next Mayor. Brought to you by Empower Oakland and Black Action Alliance, with recognized support…
Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) Offers Opportunity to Heal
Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) has been at the forefront of implementing these practices in Oakland schools, demonstrating significant success in reducing suspensions and expulsions while increasing student GPAs.Â
From The Black Teacher Project: Teacher Truth Perspectives 2024 and What Data Shows about the Black Teacher Experience
Great School Voices joined Black educators and other concerned community members from New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and, of course, from Northern and Southern California for a virtual forum, as The Black Female Project shined a light on the numbers and their voices.
Mark Your Calendar: Agentic & EmpowerED Oakland 2024
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Kipp Bridge Academy, Multipurpose Room The purpose of Agentic & EmpowerED Oakland 2024Â is to raise awareness about the educational disparities affecting Black and Brown scholars in West Oakland, equip parents and students with the knowledge and tools needed to take immediate action, and inspire…