February 15, 2012

In News Blog

It's all happening.

It's all happening right now - critical policy changes for Oakland kids are within our reach. An important opportunity to get involved is happening in under two weeks - join us.  We are in the midst of the "All Kids"... Read More...

February 13, 2012

In News Blog

Fundamental Shift in Authority Over School Resources

Today, the GO Public Schools network is joining with Oakland Community Organizations, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Prescott-Joseph Center, East Bay Asian Youth Center, and teachers, families, parents, and faith leaders for an "All Kids, All Schools,... Read More...

February 7, 2012

In News Blog

The most important thing for students?

It's teachers. The most important in-school factor to determine a child's success is their teacher. You can help ensure that school communities (teachers, principals, and parents) have a voice in one of the most important decisions they can make... Read More...

In Board Watch Blog

Feb. 8th - School Board Preview

This week's OUSD School Board meeting starts on Wednesday at 5:00 at 1025 2nd Ave (click here for the agenda).  Of particular interest is:the petition for conversion to charter school  by Lazear Elementary, which is a currently an OUSD slated for... Read More...

February 3, 2012

In News Blog

All Kids. All Schools. Our Decisions.

Although inequity continues, Oakland's flatland schools have made historic improvements in student achievement. In 1999, only five Oakland schools had API scores above 800. Today OUSD is the most improved urban school district in California - and has been for... Read More...

January 13, 2012

In News Blog

Should schools choose their teachers?

There has been a lot of conversation about "Mutual Matching" in Oakland lately. Mutual Matching is a proposal put forth by OUSD leaders that would allow school communities a say in which teachers join their staff. This is a... Read More...

December 28, 2011

In News Blog

2012 - A Tremendous Opportunity in Oakland Education

Thank you for your belief in our vision of an Oakland where all children receive the schooling and support they need to live successful, fulfilling lives. Strong public schools are the single best investment we can make to ensure a... Read More...

December 16, 2011

In Board Watch Blog

Dec. 14th Board Meeting Summary

On Wednesday, the Board of Education lasted  into the early morning hours.  They dealt with several important issues including attendance boundaries, mutual matching, budget information, approving a new meeting structure, and adopting a new Theory of Action.Additionally, the Board was... Read More...

December 13, 2011

In Board Watch Blog

Dec. 14th Board Meeting Preview

Wednesday's Board of Education meeting (agenda) will be begin at 5 p.m. and will discuss a wide variety of items, including mutual matching, grade level changes, the district's theory of action, attendance boundaries, and current and future budget issues. Supt.'s... Read More...

December 7, 2011

In Board Watch Blog

Dec. 5th Board Meeting Summary - Theory of Action

Monday evening's Board meeting was a study session that focused on the proposed Theory of Action document that will go before the Board at next week's meeting.  The Board focused on the macro-level framework articulated in the bullet points... Read More...

December 5, 2011

In Board Watch Blog

Dec. 5th Board Watch Preview: The Board's Theory of Action

Tomorrow's Board meeting starts at 6:30 and is a study session to discuss the Board's Theory of Action.  See below for the text of the latest draft of the Board's Theory of Action, or click here for a PDF. Click... Read More...

November 30, 2011

In Board Watch Blog

November 28, 2011 Board of Ed Summary

The OUSD School Board held a special meeting Monday night to discuss budget priorities, particularly given the dire news out of Sacramento.  Come January, OUSD could face $8.3 million in funding cuts from the state because of the state's revenue... Read More...