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Support for the Next Generation of Oakland Teachers
Educators, especially those at the beginning of their teaching careers, are greatly impacted by the lingering effects of the pandemic, inflation, and living in a high cost-of-living area.
According to recent studies, up to 90% of teachers in the U.S. pay out of pocket for basic supplies needed to bring their lessons to life.
We want to help the newest generation of teachers set their classrooms and their students up for success – and that’s why we created the New Teacher Supply Fund!
Apply for a New Teacher Supply Grant!
The New Teacher Supply Fund is a pilot mini-grant program for the 2024-25 academic year which grants applicable new teachers at Oakland public schools up to $500 to use towards general classroom supplies like copy paper, art materials, room organization and decorations, snacks and incentives, and more.
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New Teachers Need Your Help
Supporting the New Teacher Supply Fund will not only help teachers buy supplies for their classrooms and students.
- EQUITY Bridge the gap in educational resources and ensure that all students, no matter where they go to school, have access to a high-quality education.
- TEACHER WELL-BEING By easing the burden of out-of-pocket expenses, we contribute to the overall well-being of our teachers, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on financial stress.
- OAKLAND PRIDE Building strong, well-equipped classrooms enhances the pride we feel for our schools and the community, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the success of our students.