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We’re closing out a tumultuous year that left many wondering how we got here—and what’s next. As a community, we find ourselves at a crossroads and must choose thoughtful action to navigate the …
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We periodically feature the people from OUSD and Oakland communities whose work positively impacts education for our public school students every day. This month, we’re featuring Otis Ward, a Stanford …
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“We are fortunate to be able to assist in ensuring that A to Z grants will be available to teachers in perpetuity. This investment not only helps students—it’s an investment in our vibrant Oakland …
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Kennan Scott was a teacher at West Oakland Middle School before assuming his current role at Bitwise Industries. In his column, “A Letter to Oakland,” he discusses his efforts to show students how to …
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Oakland public schools celebrated on Monday after Salesforce announced another $6.5M investment into the Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Public Education Fund for the 2022-23 school …
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Salesforce’s renewed commitment brings total investment to over $32M over five years. On Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, the Salesforce Foundation announced a $9M grant to the Oakland Unified School …
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