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Oakland Unified School District
June 23, 2022
How restorative justice transformed this Oakland school
Fremont High School in Oakland has seen its enrollment jump, and the number of students who qualify for college admission has nearly tripled.
EdSource staff
June 16, 2022
At this Oakland high school, restorative justice goes far beyond discipline
Five years after expanding its program, Fremont High has seen dramatic improvements.
Carolyn Jones
May 31, 2022
Pathways to postsecondary and economic success: A golden opportunity for California students
Pathways prepare high school students for college and work by creating rich learning experiences that combine rigorous academics with career training and quicker routes to higher education.
Kyla Johnson-Trammell and Jill A. Baker
May 12, 2022
California set to launch hundreds of community schools with $635 million in grants
The state's "whole child" model stresses collaborating with parents, teachers and community organizations; 265 districts are to receive initial funding.
John Fensterwald
February 16, 2022
Liaisons play pivotal role in connecting California homeless children to services
All students experiencing homelessness are entitled to certain supports under federal law, and homeless liaisons are tasked with providing that support. But will there be enough funding to support each homeless child once they are identified?
Betty Márquez Rosales
January 21, 2022
How California districts seek to recruit, retain Black teachers amid shortage
California districts are using pathway programs to hire more Black teachers and taking other steps to retain them.
Ali Tadayon
January 14, 2022
California schools get off to a shaky start after holiday break
Student absences, teacher shortages and high Covid rates marked the return to school. Some teachers are asking districts to tighten safeguards.
Diana Lambert
January 7, 2022
High Covid rates, staff shortages and confusing legislation challenge schools' reopenings
School officials are struggling to keep schools open amid Covid outbreaks and staffing shortages. Conflicting messages from California state officials are making it even more difficult.
Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Ali Tadayon
January 4, 2022
Teachers are not therapists
Policymakers and administrators must have the courage to make big changes to provide students more access to mental health professionals.
Ellen Dahlke
September 21, 2021
Lessons from Oakland’s move to police-free schools
The story of Oakland’s efforts to eliminate school policing highlights four important lessons about what it truly takes to stop the criminalization of young people and their families.
Jasmine Williams
September 15, 2021
Newsom celebrates recall victory and schools’ safety record, but warns: ‘We must remain vigilant’
Visiting an Oakland Unified middle school, Newsom said he feels humbled and energized by the recall victory, and urges Covid safety measures.
Carolyn Jones
August 23, 2021
Sharing my pre-college journey of a lifetime
Recent high-school grad and first-generation college student advises other students: Stretch yourself and seek support from your school and communities.
Imahni Cheeks
August 18, 2021
With delta variant surging, California must require Covid vaccinations for students
Our current vaccinations rates are far below what experts say we need to control spread of new Covid variants.
Young Whan Choi
July 29, 2021
How ‘Mama Brown’ changed students’ lives by paying for college and so much more: ‘It’s not about the money’
Tutoring, field trips and plenty of love made the difference for Oakland students 'adopted' by a real estate agent.