The trailblazing educator who was assassinated by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1973 would have turned 100 on Friday. The organization he founded is celebrating his legacy by honoring those who’ve walked in his footsteps.
Author Archives: Ashley McBride
Ashley McBride writes about education equity for The Oaklandside. Her work covers Oakland’s public district and charter schools. Before joining The Oaklandside in 2020, Ashley was a reporter for the San Antonio Express-News and the San Francisco Chronicle as a Hearst Journalism Fellow, and has held positions at the Poynter Institute and the Palm Beach Post. Ashley earned her master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
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Hundreds of Oakland teachers stage walk-off calling for higher pay
The action, which was unauthorized by the Oakland Education Association, comes as the school district is negotiating with the union over pay and other conditions.
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Oakland school board deadlocked on how to fill District 5 vacancy
An appointment would be quicker and less costly, but some OUSD board directors worry that it would disenfranchise voters.
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What’s happening with OUSD union negotiations? It depends who you ask
The Oakland school board says cutbacks are necessary to afford raises, the teachers union disagrees, and some parents want more transparency.
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Oakland students are helping to reimagine the Coliseum site
The African American Sports and Entertainment Group will be incorporating ideas from students in Castlemont High’s urban design academy into its development plan.
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OUSD adult education programs find new home at shuttered Parker campus
Now that adult education has a standalone school in East Oakland, many are hopeful that the programs can see a rebound.
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Judge declares Mike Hutchinson winner of OUSD school board race
In the next few weeks, Hutchinson must be sworn into the District 4 seat vacated by Nick Resnick, and the school board will have to decide how to fill his current seat in District 5.
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‘We will rise again’: A devastating fire won’t stop the East Bay’s oldest Black church
This isn’t the first time its 165-year history that Oakland’s First African Methodist Episcopal Church has had to rebuild.
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OUSD board rejects budget cuts
The move came despite warnings that doing so will set the district back financially and hinder its ability to raise teacher salaries.
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School mergers are back on the table in OUSD
The Oakland school board will vote tonight on budget cuts that also could include layoffs. Directors say the cuts are necessary to increase salaries for teachers and other district staff.
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Photos: Snow flurries blanket Oakland and the East Bay
A winter storm brought freezing temperatures and snowfall to the East Bay.
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OUSD board weighs budget cuts and how to fill vacancy following Resnick resignation
While the school district isn’t in a financial crisis, reductions are necessary, officials said.
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A year after Oakland educators went on hunger strike, was the protest successful?
The Oaklandside spoke with Moses Omolade and Andre San-Chez a year after the two Westlake Middle School educators stopped eating to protest school closures.
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Nick Resnick resigns from Oakland school board
His victory in OUSD’s District 4 race had been in question ever since the county registrar announced it made an error, and that Mike Hutchinson actually received more votes.
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Latest OUSD audit shows progress. But steep budget challenges remain
The Oakland school board continues to face big questions about expiring COVID-relief money, teacher raises, and how it will afford to keep schools open.
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Oakland Tech students hold walkout to honor Tyre Nichols
Two high school seniors said they organized the event for students to express their anger and sadness.
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Oakland graduation rates are up. School leaders say career education is one reason why
In November, voters approved a parcel tax to continue the programs through 2037.
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OUSD’s abandoned Lake Merritt headquarters is getting a new life
A coalition of youth, educators, and community groups are working to transform the property, which has sat vacant for 10 years.
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Oakland’s charter schools face enrollment challenges, too
Declining enrollment at OUSD has fueled budget cuts and school closures. But district schools aren’t the only ones struggling to retain students.
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Keeping schools open means tough budget decisions for OUSD board
The board reversed a plan to close six schools, but keeping them open will require tens of millions of dollars, a new report says.
