If you are looking for school for the next school year (2021-2022), 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. The district does not make this information…
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How families benefitted from the grassroots Aspire Relief Fund
When asked how life has been for her and her family since the pandemic started, Leticia Hernandez answered, “muy difícil” (very difficult). Hernandez’s husband lost his job. Her daughter has special needs, and her condition worsened as well. Along with the job loss, the family also lost their health insurance. “It was very hard to…
The Oakland Ed Week in Review: 5/24-5/30
last week, thinking differently about restarting school, a look at the results from the OT, a powerful conversation with a brother walking the walk on college readiness, a 57 year OUSD employee retires, why Black parents are school hesitant, Castlemont’s coach who is so much more, teachers of the year, a celebration of schools that…
The Oakland Ed Week in Review: 5/17-5/23
Last week, honoring some amazing employees including Arvella Hayden, some charter changes in Oakland, the money coming from Sacto to schools, the new largest political contributor to Sacto, another volley in the charter wars, proposed changes to the math curriculum, looking at enrollment changes in OUSD and the results from the “opportunity Ticket” better ways…
The Oakland Ed Week in Review: 5/10-5/16
last week, Pacific Islanders and absenteeism, a celebration of Mr. Wright, teachers of the year are announced, a health pathway making a difference, a proposal to slow the math curricula and reduce pressure on 8th grade algebra, the importance of dyslexia screenings, universal Pre K from the governor, a great opportunity for teachers in the…