More Children Eligible to Apply to Transitional Kindergarten & Exploring Oakland Charter School Options for School Year 2023-24

Don’t forget to submit your application for the 2023-24 school year! The deadline for the Oakland Public Charter Schools Application is February 3, 2023. You can apply now at OaklandEnrolls.org. Below are two important pieces of information regarding charter school enrollment.  Eligibility for Transitional Kindergarten  Transitional Kindergarten (TK) eligibility has expanded to include all children…


OUSD Enrollment is in full Swing!

OUSD Enrollment is in full swing. Here is everything you need to know about this open period. The OUSD Enrollment period started on December 1st. Learn more at ChooseOUSD.org Enrollment FAQ’s Virtual Showcase Schedules – Elementary, Middle School, High School (Zoom links TBA)


Tomorrow may be the Biggest Event of the Year.  JOIN US at the Oakland Candidate Forum.

One of the central tenets of this blog, and our organization overall, lies within our unwavering conviction that representative authenticity matters.  This may sound like a loaded term, but inherent within it are a few critical concepts: Representation isn’t token, and it certainly isn’t transactional.  Intentions matter.  A seat at the table is not enough. …


Summer Education News Round Up

Hey everyone- it’s been a while, and we hope your summer has been fun, restful, and safe. Great School Voices is also in summer mode we’re back to deliver your summer education news round-up! In early July, Great School Voices sat down with New York City-based Neighborhood Charter Schools to learn more about implementing their…


How one NYC-based charter school is redefining special education, student learning & success.

In July, Great School Voices’ Iris Crawford spoke with (NCS) Neighborhood Charter Schools to understand how they redefine success and high achievement for their students. Executive Director Lindsay Malanga and Director of Special Populations Jennifer Manning shared more about NCS’s ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) program. Unlike most schools that fit special education programs into the…