When Patrice Berry looks back on her childhood, growing up in a segregated Maryland town, she says that “reading saved my life. Education saved my life.” Now Patrice is running for the District 5 Oakland school board position because, from her experience as a student, an educator and now a parent, she knows how transformative education can be for a young person.
School Talk
Young voices, the budget and public safety key topics at Oakland election forum
Candidates for Oakland school board and city council in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7, as well as candidates for the city council at-large seat participated in a forum organized by FIA family and youth leaders.
This Thursday (9/12): Oakland candidate forum from Families in Action
Hear what Oakland school board and city council candidates have to say about important education and civic issues at the only forum this election organized by students and families.
Addressing the Disconnect: Grades vs. Proficiency in Oakland Schools
Attaining a high grade in a class doesn’t necessarily mean a student is proficient. Energy Convertors student researchers unpack this issue in their 2024 report, which was recently released.
Open Charter Seats, Week of May 14, 2024
The schools on this list are for enrolling in the next school year — 2024-25. The application is now open and accepting students at OaklandEnrolls.org.