last week, the superintendent on school openings and the balance, lots on the election and pre election info, a deep interview on the Waldorf approach in Oakland, looking at the issues facing OUSD, a parent critiques the minimester approach at Tech, another parent story on making equitable choices, and a look a the enrollment change…
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The Oakland Education Week in Review: 10/26-11/1
last week, enrollment changes in OUSD and decreasing segregation, some great work from Castlemont staff, candidate forums, a powerful conversation with Dr. Charles Cole, OUSD considers using its vacant land for housing (duh), info on school reopening from the county, some progress on facilities in OUSD, a great interview with Rachel Latta on equity and…
Making the Equitable Choice the Easy Choice, Five Questions for Midwife, Mother and Activist Rachel Latta
A guest post from author and Oakland parent Courtney Martin. We have been thrilled by the reaction to our panel, Beyond Nice Parents, a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to everyone who tuned in–both live and later (we’ve had over 9k views to date), and all of those that have reached out to encourage us to…
A Conversation with Dr. Charles Cole
By Jumoke Hinton I’m grateful for the words of Dr. Charles Cole, III and the life he leads! Our conversation was heartfelt and powerful. We’ve broken down the session and will share some Dr. Cole gems from our conversation throughout our SoBEO Repurposing OUSD Lands for Housing campaign. I had the opportunity to sit with…
Secret (and Illegal?) Meetings, No Instructors, A Forced Conversion? and No Answers—What the F is Happening at Oakland’s Reach Institute
The Reach Institute is one of Oakland’s most effective leadership development programs, cultivating and providing some of the most important educators the region. It is a local resource, with local leadership and catering to local talent. Or at least it was. Monumental changes are taking place, at a speed only rivalled by the Barrett confirmation…