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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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Posted inCity Hall & Policing

East Oakland shooting kills teen, injures 7 people

Ashley McBride headshotJacob Simas headshot by Ashley McBride and Jacob Simas January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

The shootout occurred around 6 p.m. Monday on MacArthur Boulevard and Seminary Avenue.

Posted inEducation Equity

How will OUSD afford to keep schools open?

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride January 19, 2023March 9, 2023

Oakland’s school board voted to stop school closures. Now it must prove to the Alameda County superintendent that the district can afford it.

OUSD school board sitting behind the dais during a meeting
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland school closures won’t happen, after all

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride January 11, 2023January 13, 2023

Five schools that were slated for closure this year will remain open, after the newly formed OUSD board voted to change course.

Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland school board inauguration overshadowed by election mishap

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride January 9, 2023January 10, 2023

Nick Resnick was sworn in as D4 director, as a legal decision looms. VanCedric Williams and Clifford Thompson were voted president and vice president of the board for 2023.

headshot of Nick Resnick and Mike Hutchinson
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland school board candidates lawyer up to challenge election results

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Mike Hutchinson filed a lawsuit while attorneys for Nick Resnick are seeking documents from the registrar of voters.

Posted inHow We Work

School closures, protests, and politics: 2022 was an intense year for OUSD

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 29, 2022December 23, 2022

The Oaklandside’s education equity reporter Ashley McBride reflects on the biggest storylines of the past year and looks ahead to 2023.

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Posted inHealth & Environment

Need to get rid of your Christmas tree or other large items? Here’s how

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

The city of Oakland will be hauling away old trees through Jan. 13.

poinciana hung-hess stands in front of her senior art exhibit
Posted inArts & Community

Oakland teen showcases Chinatown pride on Oaklandish T-shirt

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 23, 2022December 26, 2022

Proceeds are supporting a campaign to renovate Lincoln Square Park and Recreation Center.

Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland announces preschool expansion for low-income families

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Libby Schaaf made the announcement in her final press conference as mayor. The 30-year initiative had been held up in the courts since 2018.

Kimi Kean, Amina Assefa, Charles Cole, and David Silver stand on stage
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland education advocates are keeping Dirk Tillotson’s legacy alive

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

The activist, lawyer, and blogger was a respected voice for equity in Oakland schools. His tragic death during a home invasion last year is still unsolved.

a woman and a child at a podium in the auditorium at La Escuelita addressing the OUSD school board
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland school closures may not happen under new OUSD board

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

The new school board will also grapple with maintaining a stable budget, improving literacy rates, and establishing a culture of consensus in the long-embattled district.

Posted inEducation Equity

OUSD parent group to have a greater voice at school board meetings

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride December 1, 2022December 8, 2022

The Oakland Unified School District board also made several critical decisions regarding district facilities, including its central office.

students working in garden beds at verdese carter park
Posted inEducation Equity

These Oakland students wanted to do more than a school club. So they started a nonprofit

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

In its first year, Oakland Student Service has renovated city parks, organized a food drive, and hosted college seminars.

students sitting at a table with laptops and headphones receive virtual tutoring
Posted inEducation Equity

Literacy tutoring programs show promise in Oakland

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 21, 2022November 29, 2022

Most Oakland Unified School District third graders are not reading at grade level. Many schools are turning to “high-dosage” tutoring from community-based organizations to help.

Posted inEducation Equity

Mike Hutchinson pulls ahead in District 4 school board race

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 17, 2022November 19, 2022

Hutchinson, who currently represents D5 on the OUSD board, overtook candidate Nick Resnick who had been leading since election night. The third candidate, Pecolia Manigo, isn’t far behind.

Posted inEducation Equity

In Oakland school board races, leading candidates are cautiously optimistic

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Jennifer Brouhard leads by a large margin in District 2, but the races in districts 4 and 6 could go down to the wire.

"I voted" stickers
Posted inEducation Equity

OUSD school board race: Brouhard, Resnick, Bachelor pull ahead

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 10, 2022November 14, 2022

Jennifer Brouhard, Nick Resnick, and Valarie Bachelor are leading in the OUSD races for districts 2, 4, and 6, but the results are close with many ballots left to be counted.

aimee eng posing in front of lincoln elementary
Posted inEducation Equity

OUSD director Aimee Eng on school closures and budget tradeoffs

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

The District 2 director has been part of a tumultuous time in Oakland Unified School District history, serving through multiple superintendents, budget crises, a teacher strike, and school closures.

school board candidates sitting at a table facing an audience at fremont high school
Posted inEducation Equity

The biggest donors and fundraisers in the OUSD school board races

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Several groups that poured money into the campaigns of charter-friendly candidates in past OUSD elections haven’t contributed this year.

school board directors listening
Posted inEducation Equity

OUSD will consider student recommendations for improving school safety

Ashley McBride headshot by Ashley McBride October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

School board members also introduced a resolution to replace a vacant administrative building on Second Avenue with a student resource center.

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