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No work we do is more important than making sure that our youngest students learn how to read and write. That’s why OUSD is lifting up early literacy as a major focus of our Strategic Plan. Young children need a strong foundation in reading, writing, listening and speaking to start them on a successful path through school. Developing our students into fluent and skilled readers will build their confidence, spark curiosity and creativity, and lead to a brighter future. I am so excited to partner in this important work with our families, teachers, leaders, and community members.- Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell
Rooted in Reading Newsletter
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Archives:
February 2023
OUSD Hosts Literacy Experts from Urban Districts Across the CountryJanuary 2023
Meet our Rooted in Reading Challenge WinnersDecember 2022
700+ Lessons: OUSD teachers develop strong lessons for English Language LearnersAugust 2022
The 2022-23 School Year is here!2021-22
December 2021
Achieving Biliteracy with Benchmark AdelanteDecember 2021
Reading Resources over Winter BreakNovember 2021
Kinder Naming Challenge WinnersOctober 2021
How You Can Monitor Your Child's Literacy ProgressSeptember 2021
Let's Get Rooted In Reading2020-21
Learn more and stay engaged
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Read the #RootedinReading: School Year 21-22 Year End Report
Download the OUSD Language and Literacy Framework (TK-5)
Subscribe to the Rooted in Reading Newsletter
Other ways to get involved:
- Attend our Literacy Summits
- Visit Teacher Central
- Get involved with a community literacy organization, such as the NAACP, Oakland Literacy Coalition, and the Oakland REACH.
Events
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Upcoming Events:
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Recent Events:
Fall Kindergarten Letters & TK-5 Reading Challenge
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September 30, 2021
Fall Literacy SummitJune 1 - July 16, 2021
Summer Reading ChallengeMay 12, 2021
Literacy Summit & Family WorkshopApril 22, 2021
Literacy Summit & Family WorkshopFebruary 18, 2021
Literacy Summit & Family WorkshopDecember 3, 2020
Literacy Summit