February 15, 2012

In News Blog

It's all happening.

It's all happening right now - critical policy changes for Oakland kids are within our reach. An important opportunity to get involved is happening in under two weeks - join us.  We are in the midst of the "All Kids"... Read More...

February 13, 2012

In News Blog

Fundamental Shift in Authority Over School Resources

Today, the GO Public Schools network is joining with Oakland Community Organizations, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Prescott-Joseph Center, East Bay Asian Youth Center, and teachers, families, parents, and faith leaders for an "All Kids, All Schools,... Read More...

February 7, 2012

In News Blog

The most important thing for students?

It's teachers. The most important in-school factor to determine a child's success is their teacher. You can help ensure that school communities (teachers, principals, and parents) have a voice in one of the most important decisions they can make... Read More...

February 3, 2012

In News Blog

All Kids. All Schools. Our Decisions.

Although inequity continues, Oakland's flatland schools have made historic improvements in student achievement. In 1999, only five Oakland schools had API scores above 800. Today OUSD is the most improved urban school district in California - and has been for... Read More...

January 13, 2012

In News Blog

Should schools choose their teachers?

There has been a lot of conversation about "Mutual Matching" in Oakland lately. Mutual Matching is a proposal put forth by OUSD leaders that would allow school communities a say in which teachers join their staff. This is a... Read More...

December 28, 2011

In News Blog

2012 - A Tremendous Opportunity in Oakland Education

Thank you for your belief in our vision of an Oakland where all children receive the schooling and support they need to live successful, fulfilling lives. Strong public schools are the single best investment we can make to ensure a... Read More...

November 23, 2011

In Budget & School Portfolio Management, News Blog

2012 California Education Ballot Initiatives

By Jonathan KleinWe all agree that there is a deep need for additional resources in California public schools - and that California being 46th in the nation in per pupil funding is having an extraordinarily negative impact on Oakland's students... Read More...

October 24, 2011

In News Blog

OUSD at the Tipping Point

Statement by Oakland Community Organizations Oakland's flatland schools have seen a significant and historic rise in student achievement over the past ten years. The movement to create small schools has been one of the main engines of this success, essential to... Read More...

September 7, 2011

In News Blog

Announcing our 2011 Fall Fellows

This fall, we broke records in the number of applications received for the GO Fellowship. The group we have selected for this fall is a diverse group that brings in an exciting set of skills and knowledge to contribute. Fellows... Read More...

In Board Watch Blog, News Blog

School Closures - The Preliminary List of Schools for Consideration

Oakland district staff has posted an initial list of "schools identified for possible closure consideration based on Board of Education approved criteria" for discussion at tonight's 6:00 School Board meeting.This list was produced after applying steps 1-4 of the... Read More...

September 6, 2011

In Board Watch Blog, News Blog

GO's letter to the School Board: School Closures and Mergers

Below is the letter GO recently shared with the Oakland School Board regarding possible school closures, mergers, and expansions. We raise seven key questions about how the Board will support transitioning families and receiving schools as well as the financial... Read More...

September 2, 2011

In News Blog

Top Ten Ways to Help Great Oakland Public Schools Win a $25,000 Grant

Great Oakland Public Schools is in the running for $25,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Grant contest this month.  We need votes from our fellow Oaklanders and education advocates to make this happen. Please help us by taking just 2 minutes... Read More...