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Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share Oakland’s Untold Stories
Meet the newest community correspondents making a difference in Oakland's storytelling landscape.
AP African American Studies to arrive at Bay Area schools in the fall
In 2024-2025, a half dozen Bay Area high schools will offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies, a new course promising a deep dive into the history and contributions of African Americans. Bishop O'Dowd, a private school in Oakland, was one of the first schools to pilot the class.
From the flats to the hills and back: one Oakland teen’s daily commute
15-year-old “Seven” Shavers explains why she feels safe—and sometimes doesn’t—in her neighborhood and when taking the bus to school.
Checking in With Sam Davis: OUSD’s New School Board President
Oakland Voices interview new Oakland school board president Sam Davis, a former teacher, about the challenges facing the district, and some of the positive things to look forward to this year.
Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way
Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share Oakland’s Untold Stories
Meet the newest community correspondents making a difference in Oakland's storytelling landscape.
AP African American Studies to arrive at Bay Area schools in the fall
In 2024-2025, a half dozen Bay Area high schools will offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies, a new course promising a deep dive into the history and contributions of African Americans. Bishop O'Dowd, a private school in Oakland, was one of the first schools to pilot the class.
From the flats to the hills and back: one Oakland teen’s daily commute
15-year-old “Seven” Shavers explains why she feels safe—and sometimes doesn’t—in her neighborhood and when taking the bus to school.
Checking in With Sam Davis: OUSD’s New School Board President
Oakland Voices interview new Oakland school board president Sam Davis, a former teacher, about the challenges facing the district, and some of the positive things to look forward to this year.
Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way
