The District 7 school board director spoke to The Oaklandside about how being a teacher helps guide his decisions on the board.
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Election 2022: Meet the candidates running for OUSD school board in District 4
Mike Hutchinson, Pecolia Manigo, and Nick Resnick shared their thoughts about school closures, the budget, and how to improve academic outcomes across the district.
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School board candidates meet for first forum after Rudsdale shooting
Five of the nine Oakland school board candidates discussed academics, money, and charter schools at a forum organized by Families In Action. Little was debated about school safety.
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What we know, and don’t know, about the shooting at Rudsdale High School
A month ago, the East Oakland hills campus saw another violent incident.
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Shooting on school campus in East Oakland hills injures 6
Students and staff were injured on Wednesday on the King Estates campus.
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Election 2022: Meet the Oakland school board candidates for D2
Jennifer Brouhard, David Kakishiba, and Max Orozco are all parents who sent their children to OUSD schools.
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Students march in Oakland against climate injustice
Opposing environmental racism and all forms of violence, the protest coincided with an international day of action.
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OUSD enrollment declined for a 5th straight year
Despite having fewer students, district officials at last night’s school board meeting said the budget is in better shape than last year.
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OUSD Student Director Natalie Gallegos Chavez wants a real vote on the school board
The Oakland High School senior is returning for a second year on the board. She spoke to The Oaklandside about her priorities.
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Budgets, enrollment, closures: What’s at stake in the OUSD school board election
Three seats are open on the OUSD school board. Who Oakland voters choose in November could shift its direction on key issues.
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2022 Election: What Oakland voters want for OUSD
Residents with a direct stake in Oakland schools share their thoughts about this year’s school board races.
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Staffing shortages are straining Oakland after-school programs
Under-staffed programs are limited in how many students they can accommodate, leaving families scrambling to find other options.
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OUSD student director Linh Le on how adults can be better allies to youth
The Oakland High School senior is one of two student representatives on the school board.
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OUSD school board to shorten its marathon meetings
Wednesday’s meeting was the first under new leadership, with chief academic officer Sondra Aguilera stepping in while Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell is on leave.
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Transitional kindergarten gets a boost in Oakland Unified
A growing early childhood program for 4-year-olds who aren’t eligible for kindergarten shows promise and could lead to better academic outcomes later.
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VanCedric Williams wants the OUSD school board to be smarter with its budget
The veteran teacher and D3 director believes school closures aren’t the answer.
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Election 2022: Who’s running for the OUSD school board?
Nine candidates are vying for three seats on the Oakland Unified school board in districts 2, 4, and 6.
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As Oakland kids go back to school, parents and teachers worry about dangerous streets
Some are launching their own safety campaigns, including walking groups, Nextdoor pleas, and letters to city staff.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, Mayor Libby Schaaf celebrate $50 million college fund for Oakland students
The Oakland Generation Fund will support 30,000 Oakland youth from low-income families to pursue a college education or trade certificate.
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Oakland’s newest school board director Kyra Mungia on putting students first
After teaching at Horace Mann Elementary for three years, Mungia wanted to create bigger change in schools.