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.
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.
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 2024 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…
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 4/13/24-4/19/24
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…
Agency by Design Oakland Presents Centering out Students: Joy, Belonging, and Learning on Wednesday, April 24th!
Agency by Design Oakland, an Oakland based professional development provider run by teachers for teachers, is hosting their big end of year teacher Expo on April 24 from 5-7pm! AbDO focuses on culturally responsive teaching and maker-centered learning to increase student engagement, deepen content knowledge, and foster a greater sense of belonging. All educators are invited to come get…