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Learning science in the field… or rain forest
Bishop O’Dowd High School offers multiple research trips a year, building student interest both in scientific careers and environmental sustainability.
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Mental health, safety, and closures take center stage at Oakland school board candidate forum
All 9 OUSD board candidates spoke at a debate hosted by student organizations at Fremont High School.
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After Rudsdale shooting, Oakland schools grapple with questions of safety
Recent gun violence has renewed discussions about campus security, two years after OUSD got rid of its police force.
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2022 Election: Meet the OUSD school board candidates for District 6
Labor organizer Valarie Bachelor, current D6 appointee Kyra Mungia, and long-time schools advocate and parent Joel Velasquez are running to represent East Oakland.
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Parker Elementary occupation comes to a close
After 125 days, the group occupying the Parker school building to keep it from closing ended their protest and the school board voted on a new use for the facility.
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Stressed, scared, tired: 6 Oakland students on school safety after Rudsdale shooting
We asked six OUSD student leaders what would make them feel safer on campus.
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OUSD board member Clifford Thompson talks charters, closures, and improving schools in deep East Oakland
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.
