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Archive for November, 2008

Cleveland Elementary parents get press

The East Bay Express had an interesting story this week on Cleveland Elementary. Under the leadership of Principal Mia Settles, the diverse school near Lake Merritt has broken down language barriers and encouraged various forms of parent involvement – from stapling papers to picketing the district’s administrative offices because of overcrowding.

 
photo courtesy of Lynne Wardell

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Posted on Friday, November 28th, 2008
Under: OUSD central office, elementary schools, enrollment, families, parents | 6 Comments »

Thanksgiving

Posted on Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Under: Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Meet the new CFO for Oakland schools

Posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Under: OUSD central office, finances, leadership changes, people | 14 Comments »

Are you fitter than a 5th grader?

Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Under: health, high schools, middle schools, students, teens | 1 Comment »

Advanced Placement prowess

Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Under: college, curriculum, high schools, students, teens, test scores | 5 Comments »

Metal detectors, bag checks and school kids

Posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008
Under: crime, high schools, initiatives, middle schools, safety, students, teachers, teens | 8 Comments »

The latest school crowding fix

Posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008
Under: OUSD central office, School board news, buildings, elementary schools, enrollment, families, parents, students | 6 Comments »

Top-level OUSD staffer leaves for the Island

Posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008
Under: OUSD central office, initiatives, leadership changes, local control, people, resignations, school reform | 17 Comments »

Early morning skate

Posted on Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Under: athletics/physical education, curriculum, health, high schools, students, teens | 4 Comments »

Searching for a way ahead at Cole Middle School

Posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Under: OUSD central office, investigations, middle schools, safety, students, teachers, teens | 4 Comments »