Oakland Schools Archives – Oakland Voices

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Checking in With Sam Davis: OUSD’s New School Board President

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January 29, 2024

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.

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After a Year of Intense Community Action, New OUSD School Board Reverses School Closures

By Momo Chang

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Education

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February 17, 2023

An African American woman holds a sign that says ON STRIKE

Oakland Schools Closed and Port Shut Down To Protest Closures and Privatization

By Tony Daquipa

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Education

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May 1, 2022

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As Community Opposition to School Closures Continues, Legacy of State Takeover Looms Large

By Tony Daquipa

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Feature

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March 17, 2022

The opposition against Oakland school closures isn't giving up just yet.

Remembering Dirk Tillotson

By Iris Crawford

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Education

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October 4, 2021

Orange cones line the way in a parking lot at the Oakland Coliseum, where military dressed people point the way. A big blue tent that says "Governor's Office of Emergency Services" is set up.

Coliseum vaccination site closing in April

By Rasheed Shabazz

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COVID-19

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March 29, 2021

Vaccines distributed unequally in Oakland; federal COVID Relief on the way

By Rasheed Shabazz

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COVID-19

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March 1, 2021

Who is at risk? Who is being protected?

Over 5,000 COVID-19 cases in Oakland; first day of school

By Rasheed Shabazz

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COVID-19

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August 10, 2020

It's the first day of school, but classes are online in Oakland.

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COVID-19 in Oakland: OUSD and al fresco dining updates

By Momo Chang

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COVID-19

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July 16, 2020

Empowering Oakland Families

By Tony Daquipa

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2014 East Oakland Project Blogs

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March 6, 2017

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