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Fruitvale parents weigh in at District 5 school board candidate forum
Student achievement, family involvement, and charter schools were the big topics at the event, hosted by Families in Action.
East Oakland charter school to receive $28M for badly needed campus upgrades
The OUSD board unanimously approved an agreement allowing Cox Academy to use the state funds. Also, a new report describes serious problems at American Indian Public Charter School.
Early childhood teachers are hard to find. Oakland schools have a plan to ‘grow their own’
The new program comes at a time when early childhood education is suffering from low wages and staffing shortages.
After bomb threat and shooting, calls for more secure Oakland schools
In recent weeks, safety concerns have forced OUSD schools to cancel instruction. Community members are pushing district officials to take action.
Diversity groups in Oakland schools provide space for difficult conversations about race, power, and privilege
Backlash to a playdate for students of color at Chabot Elementary highlights the importance of equity initiatives at OUSD, parents said.
Oakland Athletic League
‘The guys I started with’: Oakland High seniors started playing basketball together at 7
The Wildcat’s first-ever boys CIF state championship was a long time coming for these childhood friends.
Oakland Tech girls win third consecutive basketball state championship
Now in CIF Division I, the Bulldogs have become a dynasty team.
Oakland High School boys win first basketball state championship
Capping a turnaround season, the CIF Division III title brings long-sought recognition to the Wildcats’ program.
Photos: Oakland High tops Oakland Tech to advance to boys basketball state title game
Oakland High star player Money Williams scores 25 points. And Oakland Tech’s girls are seeking their third consecutive state championship.
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MOre from the archives
Student homelessness in OUSD grew nearly 70% in 3 years
Oakland Unified counted 1,780 unhoused students in 2023. We break down several factors responsible for the increase.
Want to help kids read? Apply to receive free books and money to start a literacy program
The Oakland Literacy Coalition is looking to support community groups serving preschool to high school-aged children.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s foundation to raise $50 million for Oakland schools
Launched in 2019, the Eat.Learn.Play Foundation has refurbished half a dozen Oakland schoolyards this year.
Legal sideshows? These young East Bay developers made a video game that reimagines Oakland car culture
“Highsidin’” grew out of the nonprofit Gamehead’s work to bring racial and economic diversity to game development
East Oakland school demands OUSD take steps to release state money for campus fixes
Teachers and students at Cox Academy, a public charter, have dealt with leaky classrooms, an aging play-structure, and flooded basement.
Chabot Elementary evacuated, school canceled due to bomb threat
The Oakland school was deluged with harassment and racist threats after conservatives on social media criticized a “playdate social” event. Classes resumed on Wednesday.
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