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 …
Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival Set for Oct. 19
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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Welcome our Senior Manager of Partnerships and Grants
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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Welcome to our new Associate Director of Programs
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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Middle School Music Camp Hits the Right Notes
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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Equitable Outdoor Experiences are Critical for Learning
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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Meet an Oakland Class Act: Otis Ward
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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Meet Lamont Robinson Jr.: An Oakland Class Act
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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Meet Michelle Oppen: An Oakland Class Act
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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The Center at OUSD Connects Environment, Food, and Garden Education for Students, Staff – and the Community
The Center of Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is the hub of the district-wide school food program network that connects nutrition, education, and community programs at OUSD's schools, kitchens, …