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Schools can look and feel like prisons. This project wants to change that, one mural at a time
Art teacher John Leamy III is filling the hallways of Bret Harte Middle School with murals of local and national heroes.
How are violence prevention efforts in Oakland schools working?
It’s too early to tell—an independent study is underway—but city and OUSD officials are cautiously optimistic about violence prevention efforts.
Emiliano Zapata Street Academy celebrates half a century in Oakland
Graduates and current and former staff recently came together to recognize the school’s life-changing impact.
Young singers take center stage in second annual East Oakland Vocal Festival
The showcase is part of an effort to revive the legacy of vocal performance in East Oakland, led by Elevate Oakland and Town Business Inc., two local organizations that support arts and music education in public schools.
Reading rivalry: Oakland students face off in OUSD’s first Battle of the Books
6 OUSD elementary schools, plus two private schools, came together for a cross-community book club and competition.
Oakland school board inches closer to school mergers
As labor unions warn of a strike, OUSD’s trustee threatened to hold up contract negotiations if the board doesn’t accelerate its closure and merger process.
Transitional kindergarten is growing in Oakland to meet increased demand
As California gradually widens the eligibility for transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds, OUSD must make room for them at many already-full campuses.
Oakland’s school year calendar is changing again
But the district and teachers union say this latest tweak better responds to the needs of families and staff.
East Oakland kids travel the world through Castlemont’s Pacific Bridge Club
This week, the Castlemont High School student group will be taking a trip to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines to volunteer with wildlife organizations, visit universities, and learn about different cultures.
In Oakland Unified’s young adult program, students with disabilities gain life skills and community
The young adult program empowers transitional-age youth to become the responsible and independent people they want to be.
Fake kidnapping scams are targeting Oakland families
Oakland Unified School District is advising families to remove their phone numbers from social media.
Attorney general: Oakland school closures would have disproportionately harmed Black students
California’s Department of Justice says if OUSD proposes closures again, it must abide by laws intended to prevent low-income, disabled, and Black students from being disadvantaged.
Palestine teach-in prompts civil rights probe of Oakland schools
Oakland Unified is one of dozens of school districts and colleges where complaints of ethnic discrimination have led to investigations by federal authorities.
Oakland Unified is getting $750,000 to support STEAM internships
A California Department of Education grant will give students work experience in science, technology, engineering, art, and math fields.
Bomb threats are disrupting Oakland schools, board meetings
OUSD’s board president says when the district “goes viral,” often in the news, threats pour in.
For 150 years, Oakland’s immigrant families have connected at downtown’s Lincoln Elementary
While Lincoln Elementary has long served Oakland’s Chinatown, families come from all over Oakland to be part of the diverse community there.
What did Oakland teachers talk about during the Palestine teach-in?
Several teachers spoke to The Oaklandside about their lessons which included a comic book, videos, and read-alouds about conflict in the Middle East.
Curb your confusion: The Oaklandside’s list of traffic and road safety terms and definitions
Fixing dangerous roads involves lots of engineering and infrastructure lingo. Here’s a guide to understanding it.
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.