I’m Thornhill Elementary’s first Black woman principal. Belonging matters
"I hope more families across Oakland will come to know Thornhill as a welcoming school community."
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Why showing up for the Oakland’s final Redistricting Commission meeting is important
Redistricting impacts Oakland resident's political representation and access to resources.
Vaccines distributed unequally in Oakland; federal COVID Relief on the way
Who is at risk? Who is being protected?
COVID-19 cases rise in Oakland’s Fruitvale
Amid coronavirus, teachers reach tentative deal and police say crime on the rise.
Effort to get rid of police in Oakland schools gains momentum as Black Lives Matter protests continue
A local campaign led by Black activists in Oakland to transform OUSD by expelling school police is gaining momentum.
New Bay Area COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
Oakland COVID-19 Update: New Shelter-in-place, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
McClymonds High parents express concern for students health, education following campus closure
Following the closure of McClymonds High School due to potentially contaminated water, parents are concerned about the health of their children and the closure will have on their students.
Opinion: Oakland literacy cuts reduces access to quality education
Learning walk at Acorn Woodland Elementary in East Oakland shows power of education investments.
How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town
Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.
Why showing up for the Oakland’s final Redistricting Commission meeting is important
Redistricting impacts Oakland resident's political representation and access to resources.
Vaccines distributed unequally in Oakland; federal COVID Relief on the way
Who is at risk? Who is being protected?
COVID-19 cases rise in Oakland’s Fruitvale
Amid coronavirus, teachers reach tentative deal and police say crime on the rise.
Effort to get rid of police in Oakland schools gains momentum as Black Lives Matter protests continue
A local campaign led by Black activists in Oakland to transform OUSD by expelling school police is gaining momentum.
New Bay Area COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
Oakland COVID-19 Update: New Shelter-in-place, Oakland schools closed, unemployment rises
McClymonds High parents express concern for students health, education following campus closure
Following the closure of McClymonds High School due to potentially contaminated water, parents are concerned about the health of their children and the closure will have on their students.