1.20.21 OUSD Student and Teacher Featured by the Golden State Warriors, One in Tribute to Oakland’s Own Vice President, Kamala Harris

On a momentous day across the nation, people from Oakland are playing a prominent role starting with Vice President Kamala Harris, who was born in Oakland.

1.18.21 OUSD Students and Staff Featured in New Documentary "Homeroom" Heading to 2021 Sundance Film Festival

This year the festival will be taking place virtually, and all Oakland residents have the chance to watch it, and vote for Homeroom.

01.13.21 OUSD Board of Education to Hold First Regular Meeting of 2021 Tonight with Four New Directors, and a New President and Vice President

01.10.21 OUSD Teachers to be Featured Fans During Educators Night at Sunday Evening Golden State Warriors Game

Two dozen OUSD teachers will be cheering on the Warriors from the virtual fan section courtside, and in the televised DubHub.

01.08.21 First Asian American OUSD Superintendent Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

Carole Quan led the District from 1997 to 1999 after spending a lifetime being educated in and then working for OUSD.

1.06.21 OUSD Superintendent Releases Statement on School Districts' Letter to Governor Newsom

On Wednesday, major school districts from across California, including OUSD, sent a letter to Governor Newsom calling for more support for schools to reopen when possible.

1.04.21 OUSD Board of Education Welcomes Four New Directors Being Sworn In

Four new school board members are being inaugurated during a City of Oakland meeting on January 4.

12.27.20 OUSD Musicians Make Guest Appearance in New Pixar/Disney Movie, Soul

A group of current and former Edna Brewer Middle School musicians, and one who graduated from Oakland Tech, can now put on their resumes that they have appeared in an animated Disney movie.

12.22.20 Four OUSD Teachers Receive Special Recognition From Alameda County Office of Education

ACOE honored Teachers of the Year from county districts, including Ji-Yun "Jane" Kim, biology and AP biology teacher from Fremont High School, and Phoebe Diamond, 3rd grade teacher from Chabot Elementary School.

12.15.20 OUSD & AAFE's First Annual Kwanzaa Kuonyesha Virtual Celebration & Showcase is Wednesday Evening

Join us for this powerful moment of connection and appreciation for our African American students and families.

12.11.20 OUSD Distributes Technology To Teachers, Staff to Help them get Through Pandemic

The District is making sure that teachers and other staff have the tools they need to ensure that distance learning is as effective as possible.

12.08.20 New Phone Systems for School Sites and Central Office

Updated school site contact information can be found on our public website at www.ousd.org/schools.

12.03.20 Westlake Middle School Students Set to Officially Become Published Authors

Book launch celebration for two young authors, published by Chapter 510.

11.30.20 Youth Beat to Host Annual Celebration & Fundraiser for the District's Aspiring Filmmakers

The virtual event features a discussion on the students’ dedication to a multimedia career path.

11.20.20 Stephen Curry Announces New Playground is Coming to Franklin Elementary School

Students at Franklin Elementary were excited to learn from MVP Steph Curry that their school will be getting a new playground.

05.21.20 19th Annual African American Honor Roll Celebration Set for Thursday Evening with Help from OUSD Educators, Leaders, and Celebrities

“This school year has been marred by enormous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is especially important to show Oakland’s African American scholars that their hard work is recognized and appreciated,” said Jerome Gourdine, OUSD Director of Targeted Strategies.

05.20.20 Within Days of Announcing $12.5 Million Campaign to Close the Digital Divide, OUSD and City of Oakland Meet the Goal with Final $700,000 Donation from Zynga Founder, Mark Pincus, as Next Fundraising Phase Ramps Up

05.15.20 Emerson Elementary First Grade Teacher Who Hosts Special Virtual Story Time for Students to Appear on The Ellen Degeneres Show This Afternoon

“I am so thrilled that Peter has received this amazing recognition,” said Emerson Principal, Heather Palin. “He is a tremendous educator and asset to his students and our community."

05.15.2020 Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Sends Huge Donation to Help Close Digital Divide

Less than 24 hours after we announced a plan to close the digital divide by raising $12.5m to pay for technology and internet access for all Oakland students, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced he is supporting the effort with a $10 million donation.

05.13.2020 Press Conference Scheduled: OUSD and City of Oakland Announce Plan to CLOSE the Digital Divide; Bold $12.5 Million Plan Launches on Thursday!

“This is about equity in education. Every student deserves the ability to study and learn at home, but here in the 21st century, that’s just not fully possible if you cannot access the internet,” said Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell.