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About GO Public Schools

Great Oakland Public Schools supports a coalition of Oakland families, students, teachers, principals, community, and civic leaders united around a positive, student‐oriented vision for public education in our city. Our mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and information to ensure that all Oakland students have access to excellent public schools in their neighborhood and throughout the city.

About the Fellowship

GO Public Schools offers education advocates the opportunity to make an impact on public education in the City of Oakland through a variety of fellowship opportunities.  We are seeking fellows to focus one or more of the following projects: (1) community engagement, (2) policy research, (3) school board watch initiative, and (4) development.

This is a part-time, unpaid fellowship, may involve some travel around Oakland. The fellowship commitment is for full a semester (September 2011 - January 2012) with opportunity to extend through June 2012 at approximately 5 hours per week/20 hours per month. See below for details on how to apply.

Projects Available

Community Engagement

Help increase the number of Oakland parents and teachers who are part of the GO network by educating the community about the work of GO and how they can get involved in Oakland education.

Policy Research

Provide in-depth policy research and analysis on local and federal education policy issues such teacher effectiveness and school finance as they relate to Oakland and GO Public Schools' policy priorities.

School Board Watch

Help coordinate the implementation of GO's Board Watch Initiative (community volunteers monitoring the OUSD Board of Education).  In order to help make the Board of Education accessible, the fellow will review agendas, attend meetings, and highlight decisions of Board of Education meetings, including committee meetings; draft blog posts for GO website; represent GO Public Schools at meetings; engage with Board members as needed.

Development

Take a key role in GO's work to become a strong and sustainable organization by writing and editing proposals for grants and seeking out additional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact public education policy in Oakland
• Be part of a dynamic team of educators and education advocates
• Gain practical research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Opportunity to interact with elected and appointed district officials
• Opportunity to meet measurable goals and build marketable skills

Qualifications Required

• Self-starter with strong project management and communication skills.
• Understanding of and/or willingness to learn about Oakland and Oakland Unified School District stakeholders
• Strong and strategic written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to engage in public speaking

How to Apply

All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Jessica Stewart, Managing Director, at jessica@gopublicschools.org. Please limit your cover letter to 300 words and be sure to include the following: which of the above projects you are interested in, your background in urban education, your interest in the fellowship, your connection to Oakland, and the skills you will offer the GO Public Schools team.  Please include the reference "Fall Fellowship" in the subject line.

Priority Deadline: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Final Deadline:  Wednesday, August 10, 2011