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Feds to oversee Oakland schools' efforts to curb suspensions

nitajo sumitted ago via http://latimesblogs.latimes.com (Views: 96, Clicks: 4)
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The Oakland Unified School District and the U.S. Department of Education reached an agreement Thursday that would allow federal officials to monitor the district’s efforts to curb the number of out-of-school suspensions of its African American students.

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Oakland Raiders to donate 10 percent of season tickets to Oakland schools

Sculb sumitted ago via http://sports.yahoo.com (Views: 86, Clicks: 7)
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Oakland Raiders fans have the reputation of being loud, well-costumed, and sometimes even obnoxious. Now, they will also be known as supporters of education.

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Oakland Schools Expanding Free-Meal Programs

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.nytimes.com (Views: 128, Clicks: 5)
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In the last year, Oakland schools have introduced and expanded a host of programs, some federally subsidized, to feed students at school and home.

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West Oakland elementary school uses technology to help kids read

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.insidebayarea.com (Views: 170, Clicks: 0)
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The computer program starts with a diagnostic test and tailors the exercises to strengthen each student's weak points, such as phonetic sounds or vocabulary. The children log in wherever they are — at school, at the library or at home, if they have Internet access — and pick up where they left off.

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