How Failing Districts Kill Good Schools, The Curious Case of John Henry High in Richmond, and How You Can Help

It was a slap in the face to 315 families when one of California’s most dysfunctional school boards, West Contra Costs Unified (WCCUSD), voted to close one of the few functioning high schools in Richmond, and a triumph of politics over children, at least thus far. John Henry High School (JHHS) is one of the…


Charter Schools with Open Seats as of July 6th, You Can Still Apply

There are still many great school choices in both the district and charters, if you are still looking, please apply and find the right spot for your child.  Go to Oakland Enrolls to submit your application. I did not get the district list this week but will publish when/if I do. Different schools, sometimes show results for certain groups…


Schools Without a Police Force, What OUSD Should Learn from the Charters

While the battle has raged over the OUSD school police and what happens if we get rid of them, a third of our public school students already exist without a district force, the charter public schools.  They have some mixed and important lessons that OUSD should learn from, and plan for. Charters do not have…


Charter Schools with Open Seats on 6.15

There are still many great school choices in both the district and charters, if you are still looking, please apply and find the right spot for your child.  Go to Oakland Enrolls to submit your application. I did not get the district list this week but will publish when/if I do. Different schools, sometimes show results for certain groups…


Charter Schools with Open Seats on 6/1, You Can Still Apply, Many Great Choices

There are still many great school choices in both the district and charters, if you are still looking, please apply and find the right spot for your child.  Go to Oakland Enrolls to submit your application. I did not get the district list this week but will publish when/if I do. Different schools, sometimes show results for certain groups…