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 …
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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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OUSD Board of Education Renews Long-standing Partnership with The Ed Fund
The Oakland Public Education Fund (Ed Fund) proudly announces the four-year renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), approved by the OUSD Board of …
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How Will We Navigate the Cultural Challenges Ahead?
We’re closing out a tumultuous year that left many wondering how we got here—and what’s next. As a community, we find ourselves at a crossroads and must choose thoughtful action to navigate the …
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Meet an Oakland Class Act: Otis Ward
We periodically feature the people from OUSD and Oakland communities whose work positively impacts education for our public school students every day. This month, we’re featuring Otis Ward, a Stanford …
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Oakland Public Education Fund Announces New A to Z Endowment
“We are fortunate to be able to assist in ensuring that A to Z grants will be available to teachers in perpetuity. This investment not only helps students—it’s an investment in our vibrant Oakland …
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Together, we can make Oakland a model of equity in the tech industry
Kennan Scott was a teacher at West Oakland Middle School before assuming his current role at Bitwise Industries. In his column, “A Letter to Oakland,” he discusses his efforts to show students how to …
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