The Oakland Education Week in Review: 7/6-7/12

last week, lots on the digital divide, both challenges and solutions, some big departures from OUSD, thoughts on re-opening, a memorial fund for a warrior lost too soon, the return to school and challenges, the CA budget issues, federal funding and much more, please read share and get involved Oakland: Access Denied; Surveying the Digital…


The Oakland Education Week in Review: 6/29-7/5

Last week, several stories on the digital divide and solving it, my first internet show, a powerful mural goes up to represent solidarity, BLM in Oakland on the street and horseback, a look at the re-opening plans and budget shortfalls, a high tech summer camp using equitable pricing, the academic effects of COVID and more,…


The Oakland Education Week in Review: 6/22-6/28

Last week, lots on getting rid of the OUSD police, a grand jury report on the Castlemont grading issue, equity in sports for girls, a great story on support for transitional youth, broader looks at how the State responds to racial injustice, how you can advocate for Mack and more, please, read, share and get…


The Oakland Education Week in Review: 6/15-6/21

Last week, how you help Mack get the facility the community deserves, more budget cuts are coming, COVID and ELLs, The Oakland REACH launches “the hub,” dyslexia and Black children, a grandma’s story, lots on COVID learning loss and getting back to school and more, please read, share, and get involved. Oakland: The Debt Oakland…


The Oakland Education Week in Review: 6/8-6/14

Last week, the sobering outcomes for Black children and why we cant go back to normal, lots on police in the schools, and getting them out, some inspiring words from young people, lots on the digital divide and what schools will look like int he Fall and beyond, all that and more, please read share…