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Oakland’s school food movement: What will it take to fix a broken system?

THURSDAY UPDATE: I meant to link to a recent blog post on the issue of school food in Oakland: “The Schoolyard Foodie: Props to the People.” The author, Melrose Leadership Academy teacher Gehry Oatey, writes for Teacher, Revised.


photo of Glenview Elementary School students by D. Ross Cameron/Staff.

A story in tomorrow’s Tribune looks at grassroots efforts to give every child access to fresh produce and a healthy meal, as well as the Oakland school district’s progress on that front. What are your ideas?

Posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Under: families, health, students | 5 Comments »

Nerves, crowds and competition: A family starts its search for an Oakland high school

Posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Under: families, high schools, parents | 30 Comments »

The dismantling of California’s adult ed system

Posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Under: English learners, OUSD central office, community, dropouts, families, finances, literacy | 2 Comments »

West Oakland’s empty classroom seats

Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Under: OUSD central office, elementary schools, enrollment, families, high schools, middle schools, parents, small schools, students, teachers, test scores | 7 Comments »

School fundraising inequities: Should Oakland follow Portland’s lead?

Posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Under: families, finances, initiatives | 35 Comments »

Keeping the streets safe, at least for the walk to school

Posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Under: elementary schools, families, safety | No Comments »

Public schools and The Parent Factor

Posted on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Under: Tony Smith, elementary schools, families, finances, parents | 7 Comments »

Kids: Just ONE strawberry each, please!

Posted on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Under: elementary schools, families, health, initiatives, students | 4 Comments »

Got questions for Tony Smith?

Posted on Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Under: Tony Smith, families, parents | 1 Comment »

Black colleges to recruit in Oakland tomorrow

Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Under: college, families, high schools, students | 4 Comments »