The teachers’ union pledged to continue the fight against school closures and to take legal action to defend teachers who have been fired or threatened for...
African American students make up a small fraction of the student body at River Valley High School, which is predominantly Hispanic. According to school data, there...
This free event is for Pre-K - 2nd graders. Tarsha Jordan, career educator and author of “Bonita the Bumble Bee” books, is presenting this event on...
Although the Department of Violence Prevention works to advance community outreach with life coaching, gender-based violence services, violence interruption, and community healing, this funding is focused on the...
Kaiser Permanente gave a significant grant to Oakland Promise, helping it reach a $50 million goal for its Generation Fund, which will offer college savings accounts...
Among many things, Mason Tillman Associates conducts disparity studies that show how equitably or inequitably governments distribute contracts to outside businesses. “We have been able to...
In a pre-dedication ceremony, Dr. Brazell H. Carter, president of the Robinson Weeks Robinson (RWR) scholarship program and a physician at LifeLong, officially welcomed early attendees...
Trumpish state legislators are introducing laws to make it illegal to teach anything that might make white students experience “discomfort.” One Texas lawmaker demanded information from...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Oakland Unified School District has remained under FCMAT’s domination since the state took over in 2003. Already, under FCMAT’s leadership, more than...
Teachers, students and the Oakland Education Association had been vocal about COVID safety issues during the last two school years. Last January, OUSD teachers protested, as...
“By removing the financial barrier to receiving a teaching credential, we hope to improve student success and disrupt inequity in urban school systems,” said Dr. Kimberly...
“Ying will always hold a special place in my heart, our community and the planet. Her life will be remembered as one of love, passion, compassion,...
Members from the Friendship Christian Center under Agee, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) under Pres. Darryl Rains with Kyle Winkler from the...
As a scientist, it is said that Ernest Everett Just (1883–1941) “saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Parents can learn more about the shots required for school or childcare at ShotsForSchool.org. Routine childhood immunizations can be sought with a medical...
A Brookings Institute study in 2018 took a long view on student borrowing going back to 1995-96. It found that for-profit borrowers default at twice the...
In 2020, the liberal leaning City of Burbank banned five well-known titles: “Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, “The Cay” by Theodore Taylor, “Roll of Thunder, Hear...
The national kickoff for the not-for-profit organization Black Doc Village began with a breakfast at the Pasadena Hilton hosted by two Black Doc Village cofounders: nephrologist...
We cannot begin to heal our divisions until we acknowledge and teach our whole history — good and bad. And we know that standing up for...
Since the State took over the district in 2003, more than 30 schools have been closed, debts have soared and the ranks of high-paid outside consultants...
“Laney College is thrilled to offer a ‘Free Fall’ to most of our students. Now more than ever, we must recognize that college costs that go...
“We’re proud to be working with the Warriors and National College Resource Foundation to celebrate these young successful scholars and congratulate them on their next educational...
“This initiative is such a benefit to our parents and youth to learn about the influence and risk of substance use and to have open dialog...
Children ages 3 and above are eligible to receive the vaccination at pharmacies, while children under 3 will need to see their pediatrician or small community...
“David Johnson: In the Zone (1945-1965),” is an exhibition that is being displayed through January 6, 2023, at San Francisco City Hall. It will feature 65...
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