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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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Festival supports fine arts and other educational programs for Oakland public schools. Oakland native and internationally acclaimed R&B artist Goapele and musical artist D Smoke take the stage at …
The Oakland Public Education Fund (the Ed Fund) presents the inaugural Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, October 19 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hosted at the Oakland Museum of …
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The Ed Fund welcomes Debra White, our Senior Manager of Partnerships and Grants! She will be helping grow the Fiscal Sponsorship Program, building relationships with grantees, working with project …
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The Ed Fund welcomes Geral Lowe, our Associate Director of Programs. He’ll be focused on our Oakland School Volunteers program, working with the Oakland Unified School District to identify …
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Who knew that a teacher’s encouraging words would plant a seed that changed a young student’s focus in life—and make a dynamic impact in the Oakland community many decades later?The seed for Oakland …
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Oakland Goes Outdoors Offers Accessible Opportunities for OUSD StudentsEveryone needs to spend time outdoors—to be active, experience nature, or just relax and breathe.This is especially critical for …
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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 periodically feature the people from the OUSD and Oakland communities whose work positively impacts education for our public school students every day. This month, we’re featuring Lamont …
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We occasionally feature the people from the OUSD and Oakland communities whose work positively impacts education for our public school students every day. This month, we’re featuring Michelle Oppen …
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