Posts Tagged ‘Oakland Unified School District Board of Education’
Oakland students demand climate change curriculum
A new Oakland Unified School District policy will ensure students graduate with an understanding of climate change–including how they can be advocates the environment. But there’s still a lot to do before climate change gets taught in all Oakland schools.
Read MoreAs the school year begins, Oakland faces low teacher retention rates
A committee meeting on Thursday explored the high turnover rate among staff and teachers in OUSD and its effect on student achievement.
Read MoreOakland teachers protest workload and pick up pickets signs during contract negotiations
It started with a bargaining tactic, and continued on Wednesday afternoon as a group of about 70 parents, students, and teachers walked down Park Boulevard carrying signs and shouting that they wanted a fairer contract. The march led to a packed school board meeting, as teachers, parents, and community members eagerly waited to speak about…
Read MoreBoard of Education names Antwan Wilson superintendent
Antwan Wilson was unanimously approved as the Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District by Oakland Board of Education, succeeding acting superintendent Gary Yee. Wilson previously served as Denver’s Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education where he achieved success increasing both graduation rates and the number of students entering college. “Start[ing] as a teacher, he worked…
Read MoreTown hall meeting discusses Common Core math standards
A modified math curriculum may be coming to Claremont Middle and other schools in the district.
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