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Alameda Post
Published September 28AUSD Reviews Enrollment, Approves New Interim Board Member
"According to AUSD data, enrollment is generally up district-wide," reports Desmond Bracken. "Despite these promising trends for AUSD, the district—and many other public school districts throughout the country—expects a future decline in new students as current birth rates hit…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 28County Office of Education Says OUSD Finances Are Getting Healthier, Materially Stronger
The Oakland Unified School District's recent budget submission has been deemed "materially stronger" by the Alameda County Office of Education, reflecting deliberate work by the new board and superintendent. Despite needing further cuts in the coming years, the district is…
Alameda Post
Published September 24Erick Bell Appointed to AUSD Board of Education
After considering three finalists, the AUSD Board of Education has appointed Erick O. Bell to fill the seat left vacant when Board Clerk Jennifer Williams resigned. Susan Davis also announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Otis Elementary School is set for September…
Alameda Post
Published September 24AUSD Board Candidates Talk AI, Budget, Youth Civic Engagement During Public Forum
Newcomer Sarah Putnam, returning candidate Joyce Boyd, former board member Mike McMahon, and current incumbents Gary Lym and Carrie Hahnel are all vying for seats on the AUSD Board of Education. Desmond Bracken relays their discussions on AI, budget, and youth civic engagement at…
Alameda Post
Published September 16Education Board Weighs Merits of AI, Island High Restructure
On September 8, the AUSD Board of Education discussed exploratory research on artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, in an effort to guide the development of a policy on the use of AI-powered tools. Desmond Bracken reports that the Board also considered restructuring…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Don’t Let scammers Crash Your School Year
OAKLAND POST — Buy from official and trusted retailers whenever possible, double check website URLs for misspellings or other red flags, and make sure the site uses https://. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true as well. Avoid clicking links in unsolicited emails or…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Tarsha Jordan’s Bonita the Bumble Bee Brings STEAM Learning to Life
OAKLAND POST — In “Bonita The Bumble Bee and the Quarantine,” Jordan helped young readers process the uncertainty and isolation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In a later book about returning to school, Bonita guided children through changing routines, expectations and…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Misnamed ‘Parent’ PAC Seeks to Influence Oakland School Board Elections
OAKLAND POST — The majority of this ‘parent’ PAC money came from two sources: a San Francisco billionaire named Michelle Boyers and the “Champions for Quality Education,” a PAC run by two long-time charter industry advocates in Oakland, Kimi Kean and Hae-Sin Thomas. The post…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published August 25COMMENTARY: The Great Potential of Black Children in Texas
Every child deserves a fair chance to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. In Texas, millions of brilliant, creative, and hard-working Black children want to become doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders. However, facts show that Black youth face tough challenges that make it…