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.


The Oakland Ed Week in Review 4/13/24-4/19/24

It’s time for the Oakland Ed Week in Review!  We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices.  Here’s what’s been going on: Here in…


The Oakland Ed Week in Review 4/6/24-4/12/24

It’s time for the Oakland Ed Week in Review!  We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices.  Here’s what’s been going on: Here in…