OUSD press releaseOakland, CA — The first week of February is a special one across OUSD for several important reasons. It starts with the fact that February is Black History Month, which coincides with several events this week. First off, it’s African American Read In Week, in which volunteers from wide-ranging industries will be visiting our schools…
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.
Holy Crap, OUSD, and Partners, Are Getting Creative on Housing
After years of stagnation, one of Oakland’s largest landowners is finally taking on one of Oakland’s biggest challenges, housing. Two incredibly important events recently took place that hopefully signal a new era, where we move beyond the gridlock of fussing and fighting and get together to do something for the families, students, and staff that…
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 1/6/20-1/12/20
Last week, reducing homicides, the High school that graduates 94% of Black students with the A-G, looking at the data on Black and Latinx students, a Mills event on the pushout of Black girls, student narratives on skipping class and living trans, the loss of a true ally, all that and more, please read share…
Upcoming OUSD Meetings–Special Needs Students and Open Enrollment, and LCAP Goals Review
OUSD Press Release Friday, January 10, 2020 School Options and Behavior Support at Monday’s Special Education Committee Meeting; Review of New LCAP Goals and Actions at Wednesday’s Meeting of the LCAP Committee Haga clic aquí para españolThe Special Education Committee Focuses on School Options and the Work of School Psychologists on MondayThe LCAP Committee Discusses New…
The Oakland Education Week in Review: 12/31-1/5
Last week, the high costs of financial oversight, a tribute to Shirley Weber, school gardens, the upcoming statewide bond, a look a students in foster care, and the shortchanging of newcomers, also candidate spending plans, the need for more diverse teachers and much more, please read, share and get involved Oakland: Financial Consultant Luz Cazares…