11.09.18 OUSD Middle School Music Students Learn, Rehearse and Perform Among California Redwoods

120 music students from Roosevelt, Westlake, Claremont, Edna Brewer and Montera middle schools spent an October weekend at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp doing the seemingly impossible. They learned enough music in 16 hours to hold a public concert among the California Redwoods.

11.06.18 All Female Students at Westlake Middle School Come Together for Women’s Empowerment Assembly

It falls outside the three R’s of education, but what the girls of Westlake Middle School recently learned may be just as important. The entire female student body gathered for a Women’s Empowerment Assembly.

10.24.18 Principal's Perspective: Major Change Is Underway at Alliance Academy and Elmhurst Community Prep Middle Schools

Special Q&A Feature with Principal Kilian Betlach about what’s happening at the schools, and how it’s already benefiting students.

10.15.18 OUSD Vision Clinic is Open for Business to Help All Students in Need See Their Work (and Their Futures) More Clearly

Optometry services will fill a persistent gap for Oakland students who have no insurance by providing year-round access to vision care and glasses, free of charge.

10.10.18 Principal's Perspective: Major Change Is Underway at Futures and Community United Elementary Schools

Special Q&A Feature with Principal Shelley McCray about what’s happening at the schools, and how it’s already benefiting students.

10.05.18 Oakland Tech Teacher Wins Alameda County Teacher of the Year

“It was completely a surprise. There are so many amazing teachers in the room and in the District and throughout the county, so to be honored out of all of them is very humbling and gratifying,” said Jah-Yee Woo.

10.03.18 Joaquin Miller Elementary Students Lead Charge to Prevent Food Waste & Give Leftovers to Needy

“This food share project started last year when our Green Team noticed that there was a lot of food that was perfectly good being thrown away."

10.01.18 Oakland Tech Musician Has Performance and Meeting of a Lifetime

Nick Reeves played his cello on stage in front of more than 1000 people as part of the XQ Block Party. Also in the audience: master cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

09.26.18 In Third Year of Partnership, Salesforce Increases Financial Support for OUSD with $7 Million Donation

“We thank Salesforce for their generous and dedicated support for our next generation of leaders in the technology industry and the world at large.”

09.20.18 OUSD and AC Transit Come Together with State Legislative Leaders to Celebrate Critical Transportation Funding

$1M in funding will ensure that supplemental bus service continues across Oakland through the 2019-20 school year.

09.17.18 OUSD to Receive Critical Financial Relief Through State Education Trailer Bill

OUSD estimates a fiscal shortfall of $30.3 million beginning in 2019-20. AB 1840 will provide funding to cover a portion of that shortfall.

09.10.18 OUSD Set to Unveil Resolution to Establish Annual Latino Heritage Month

OUSD’s Latino Heritage Month will coincide with the nationally recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, but here in Oakland, we refer to Latino Heritage, because our Latino students are not from Spain, but rather have indigenous roots throughout the Americas.

09.07.2018 Life Academy Senior Gema Quetzal Cardenas Now Sits on State Board of Education

The 17 year old former OUSD Board of Education Student Director was appointed to the State Board by Governor Jerry Brown in March after an exhaustive application process that included hundreds of other student candidates.

09.02.18 OUSD and Construction Crews Celebrate Major Progress at Glenview Elementary School Project

“I see the future,” said Glenview Principal Rachel Quinn. “It’s so beautiful. And being able to walk to school is an amazing privilege, so I know the community is really anxious to be able to do that.”

08.29.18 Dozens of OUSD Educators Come Together to Prepare to Protect All Students with Sanctuary District Policy

“The purpose is for educators to be ready with concrete tools and resources for their immigrant youth and families,” said Raquel Jimenez, who runs OUSD’s Latino/a Student Achievement initiative in the Office of Equity.