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Linked Learning Blog Contest: Students Share Their Stories

 

Written By: Diana Kampa, College & Career Readiness Office

 

Photos from the Coalition for Community Schools 2012 National Conference

May 23, 2012 - 11:45am

Here are a few of OUSD's presenters in action at the recent Community Schools conference in San Francisco, including a tour of Westlake Middle School.

 

Additional Opportunities to See OUSD Leaders Speak at the Community Schools National Forum

May 11, 2012 - 11:45am

Saturday, May 12, marks the close of the Coalition for Community Schools 2012 National Conference in San Francisco.  The day's programming includes five opportunities to hear OUSD students, staff, and partners share their experiences in the first year of work to implement the Strategic Plan.

Community Schools National Conference Tours Westlake Middle School

May 11, 2012 - 1:00pm

Coalition for Community Schools 2012 National Forum Participants toured a handful of OUSD schools this week, including Westlake Middle School, Greenleaf Elementary, and McClymonds High.

At Westlake, attendees met with Eagle Village Community Center Youth & Family Services Staff, who run the school's Family Resource Center and other service programs, and heard a panel of speakers, including Westlake students.  See a slideshow from the event, below.

 

FSCP Leaders Present "The Oakland Planning Story" at National Forum

May 10, 2012 - 3:30pm

panelists.JPGThe Coalition for Community School's 2012 National Forum has kicked off this week in San Francisco.  The theme of the conference, "Scaling Up School and Community Partnerships," dovetails with much of the work that has united OUSD staff and partners in this first implementation year.

Tony Smith Talks to KCBS about OUSD's Financial Progress

March 4, 2012 - 3:15pm

 

It has been a long climb, but OUSD's financial footing is back on the right track. “When we got the District back from state control, there was a $40 million structural deficit, which meant that the expenditures were $40 million more than the revenues,” said Smith. “Going into this budget cycle, we will have eliminated that. So we will be structurally sound as an organization and able to focus on high quality academics and services for kids.”

Buses for 4/21 African-American Parent Conference

April 19, 2012 - 12:45pm
Buses for 4/21 African-American Parent Conference
NEW INFORMATION! Please note:

There are a few transportation options being provided for families headed to the African-American Parent Conference this Saturday.

2012 OUSD African-American Parent Conference

April 18, 2012 - 12:45pm

Greetings this is Chris Chatmon, Executive Director of African American Male Achievement for the Oakland Unified School District.

On behalf of the Oakland Unified School District, the Office of African-American Male Achievement is proud to present the 1st Annual African American Spring Parent Conference.  

 

Our Theme is:

"Standing in partnership for our kids and our community."

This Saturday, April 21st
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Coalition for Community Schools National Forum Comes to Oakland

April 24, 2012 - 12:30pm

As a part of a national conference this May 9 through 12, the Coalition for Community Schools is hosting a series of site visits and workshops in the Bay Area centered around the theme of scaling up community schools.

The Oakland Community Resource Directory Links You to the Resources You Need

February 2, 2012 - 2:15pm

Check out the Oakland Unified School District’s new online resource guide: The Oakland Community Resource Directory (OCRD). The OCRD contains hundreds of searchable listings for services and resources for students and families in Oakland neighborhoods—including educational resources, youth development programs, mental health support, parenting classes, food banks and shelters, legal assistance, immigrant rights and citizenship support, and more!

 

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