Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The new school quality data was released by the state this week, and I wanted to highlight some of the schools making progress with Black children, and encourage families to visit. But before I get to the public…
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Middle and High Schools That Black Families Should Consider Based on the Latest Test Scores
Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The new school quality data was released by the state this week, and I wanted to highlight some of the schools making progress with Black children, and encourage families to visit. But before I get to the public…
Elementary Schools That Black Families Should Consider Based on the Latest Test Scores
Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The new school quality data was released by the state today and I wanted to highlight some of the schools making progress with Black children, and encourage families to visit. But before I get to the public schools…
Don’t Miss the Jan. 26 Deadline to Apply-Choose or Lose in Oakland’s Public Schools
The meek will not inherit the earth in Oakland’s system of public school choice. Given the likelihood of school closings, they may inherit the dirt of a shuttered school, and the scraps of opportunities left after others have chosen. OUSD’s open enrollment closes on January 26th. Many families don’t know it, but now is the…
Latino/a Student Achievement in Oakland: Bringing Equity to My Community
Maria Ramirez is an Oaklander, born and raised. She is currently in community college and is working hard to make a beautiful and dazzling life for not only herself, but family as well. Maria is grateful that she gets to give back to the city that made her, wonderful Oakland. Last Tuesday I had the…