Comments on: The school “phase-out” tack

By: So much for innovation - The Education Report - Reporter Katy Murphy’s blog on Oakland schools

Thu, 28 May 2009 05:58:15 +0000

[...] said about 12 schools have deficits. He also said the district’s phase-out plan (at BEST, Robeson, and Peralta Creek) is costing the district about $1 million per [...]

By: Katy Murphy

Katy Murphy — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:35:05 +0000

Just an observation: Everyone makes grammatical mistakes — even me (or is it I?), who was born into an English-speaking household and who is paid to write.

This is an informal, online forum. Let’s try to focus on the substance of what is said, and to refrain from insulting one another.

By: Jose, Former Student

Jose, Former Student — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:29:36 +0000

Best student,

I recommend you read my post again. Could you ask your teacher to work with you on improving your basic English skills?

Who are “the same people” you are talking about? Could you stick to the facts of the case

By: rocky

rocky — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:43 +0000

Best Student — if your grammar is indicative of what the instruction at BEST is like, well…. hmmmm.

By: Best Student

Best Student — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:28:09 +0000

Jose, Your a former student, Are you even a OUSD STUDENT? Until you have been here at the McClymonds Educational Complex, then you dont know what your talking about. Yes I do KNOW our school API score, And BEST High School has some of the best teachers in the Bay Area. Jose, Can you tell me why they’re supporting EXCEL High School more? Can you tell me why the same people that decided to phase BEST out are always at EXCEL High School But hardly at BEST?
I dont think, until you know your fact straight, then you comment on my opions! =]

By: Jose, Former Student

Jose, Former Student — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:43:46 +0000

Best Student,

I have observed that OUSD will not close a school that is doing a great job in academics. When the principal,teachers and students are doing a great job in academics other families will come to the school.

Do you know your school’s API score? Do your teachers know your school’s API score?

Good luck!

By: BEST STUDENT

BEST STUDENT — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:09 +0000

The phase out of small struggling Schools in Oakland unified school District just runs a lot a questions in my mind!. Why aren’t we getting the support we need to be successful! And just exactly what is a successful school? How can OUSD expect success from their schools but yet do not support these small schools? Why is it that the person making the decision to close OUR schools does not come visit our school and see what we are all about instead of sending their “PEOPLE”. I’m so disappointed in OUSD; I don’t understand how am I supposed to be successful with a district that has discouraged me by closing my school. I personally decided to transfer out of OUSD and go to a district that cares and thinks about the STUDENTS for my next school year! And I know a few students from BEST High School that are thinking the same!” No wonder OUSD lost a lot of students to other district”. As of today, I must admit, I feel Hurt and scared for what affect this will do to my Education!