Dear OUSD Community:As the Chief Academic Officer of Oakland Unified School District, I’m charged with ensuring that our departments, programs and educators are working collaboratively in support of teaching and learning, and helping our students succeed. In my many years as an educator, however, never did I imagine the scenario in which we find ourselves.…
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No Internet, No School; The Latest Data on Equity, Access, and the Educational Impact of COVID
Research on COVID-era schooling is starting to emerge, and it is exposing huge gaps in access that threaten to widen our current opportunity gaps. One of the biggest issues is access to broadband in underserved communities. Without reliable internet these families are left outside the virtual schoolhouse door. And according to research, students that are…
Surge Fellowship: Developing Leaders of Color in Oakland
If you are interested in learning more about the Surge Fellowship please visit their website at https://www.surgeinstitute.org/become-a-fellow-oakland/ or contact them for more information at [email protected]. Roxanne Rose is an assistant principal at Achieve Academy in East Oakland. One of her career goals is to become a principal. She saw an opportunity to develop her leadership skills in…
CWK: Oakland Stands United Against Racism-Connecting with Kyla
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Dear OUSD Community, In recent weeks, I’ve been sharing with you all the importance of us coming together to care for and support each other during this public health crisis. Oakland’s strength is in our diversity, and we take pride in being an inclusive city where we want everyone to feel…
Student needs above all else at LPS Oakland R&D
“We know our students well enough to know that there are certain situations that are a little bit more challenging for them. And that access is going to be key. And in order to get students to really feel bought into any kind of academic piece, the first thing is always the relationship.” For the…