Back to School in Oakland: A Board Member, Two Principals, and a Union Executive Board Member Share Their Perspectives
What back-to-school has been like so far this semester
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OUSD’s Back to School Plans
School starts next week, and the district has shared its plans for both COVID safety and supporting the mental well-being of students. In a recorded webinar, OUSD staff members share the overall plans and what[Read more]
California School Kids Will Need to Wear Masks When Indoors
Under updated guidelines from the state, California school children starting school this fall will need to wear masks when indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Currently, vaccines are available to those 12 and older; many school[Read more]
Oakland schools start reopening next week
Schools to reopen with 'equity' in mind.
Parenting During a Pandemic: Oakland Mom Dina Kenna Says Services for Autistic Child Are Limited
"It shouldn’t be a struggle. I shouldn’t have to go through no sleep and a migraine because I have a child with autism." - Dina Kenna, parents of two elementary-school children.
Increasing percent of hospital patients in Alameda County are COVID-19 patients
"9.1% of hospital patients in Alameda County were confirmed COVID-19 positive, higher than 6.3% last week."
Educators Propose Safety Precautions As OUSD Seeks To Reopen Some Preschools Next Week
OUSD needs to successfully negotiate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with seven labor unions before school of any type can resume.
OUSD’s discussion on school re-opening today, with final announcements on Friday, July 10
Final plans on reopening OUSD schools will be announced on Friday, July 10.
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.
OUSD Schools Re-Open August 10; Free Meals Continue Through Summer With 24 Sites
Schools will likely "have some kind of blended model with both in-person and distance learning next year."
