Education
The Chabot Space and Science Center recently broke ground on a $2 million addition aimed at encouraging visitors to explore the natural surroundings of the center.
College Bound Brotherhood has issued a new report on the importance of culturally relevant curriculum, scholarships, networking, and mentorship for young African American men to excel in college and beyond.
Alameda County Nutrition Services provide free community cooking classes at Defremery Recreation Center.
Organizations in Oakland empower Transitional Age Youth (TAY) to support each other, educate health care providers, and become community leaders.
In a few months, Leah Kimble-Price will open the house she has been planning with her team—a home in Oakland that will serve sex-trafficked teenagers. As Kimble-Price sits in her office, she talks about her vision for the home. It will be a safe and loving place where girls can heal from trauma.
On Wednesday, while the school board met in closed session, the Oakland Education Association (OEA) took to the street to protest. With handmade signs, teachers gathered at seven different locations in Oakland to express their thoughts on the proposed school budget.
On Halloween the weekly story time was filled with spooky stories, songs and a ‘mystery box’ activity.
Board members listened to a proposal for a new charter school called Ripple Academy, and discussed an update from the district budget and finance committee.
Newly enrolled, full time community college students across the state will become eligible for a fee waiver through the California College Promise.