Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oakland Students The ode is that it takes a village to raise a child is ever more true in the business of youth development. A part of building the village …
Meet an Oakland Class Act: José Carlos Arriaga
The Ed Fund periodically features people from the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and Oakland communities whose work positively impacts education for our public school students every …
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CUES Project Update: Student Attendance and Achievement Show Improvement
Through the Oakland Public Education Fund’s Oakland Community United for Educational Success (CUES) Project, community-based organizations (CBOs) are making measurable progress in supporting student …
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Reflections on a Century of Black Educational Leadership
Oakland’s history teaches us that the freedoms we now defend — ethnic studies, community schools, culturally responsive teaching — were once considered dangerous ideas. By the time Carter G. Woodson …
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Student Success Story: From ConstructionLink Intern to GCI Employee
Litzi, a 2024 Fremont High School and ConstructionLink graduate, recently spoke to Fremont High School students about her experiences in the Ed Fund’s ConstructionLink program and how her experiences …
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John Bliss and Calvin Guinn Join Our Board of Directors
The Oakland Public Education Fund (The Ed Fund) welcomes John Bliss and Calvin Guinn to the Ed Fund Board of Directors. We appreciate the time, talents, and experience they bring to the Ed …
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Oakland Rising takes the stage Oct. 18 at Second Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival
The Oakland Public Education Fund (The Ed Fund) is proud to present the second annual Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of …
Physics on the Rocks: Students Take Learning to New Heights
Making an Impact from A to Z At Oakland International High School, teacher Joseph Gapuz has taken an innovative approach to teaching science with his Physics of Rock Climbing class. The course blends …
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The Ed Fund Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
Advisory Board members play a critical role in the allocation of A to Z Fund mini-grants, which support teacher-led enrichment initiatives and professional development opportunities. In addition, they …
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Community Members Bring Varied Expertise to The Ed Fund
The Ed Fund Advisory Board is a diverse group of leaders from across sectors, disciplines, and backgrounds. Together, they support The Ed Fund’s mission to strengthen community resources in Oakland …
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