A Look at What Gov. Brown's New School Funding Proposal Means for OUSD

State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.

Tell Us: What Do you Look For When Picking Out a Preschool?

When it comes to finding a preschool for your child, what are your top priorities? Which local preschools would you recommend?

Video Preview: Claremont MS Science Night

Mark Your Calendar: CMS Science Trip Fundraiser at Pasta Pomodoro Jan. 16

You must present a copy of the flyer to have 20 percent of your bill donated to supporting a science trip for Claremont Middle School students.

UPDATE: Claremont's Twin Principals on 'This American Life' Radio Show

Ronald and Reginald Richardson, the twin co-principals at Claremont Middle School, were interviewed in December for the nationally distributed show, originally scheduled to air locally this week. Airing has been moved to a later date.

New Testing Unveiled for California Schools, Would Reduce STAR Testing

The state superintendent's plan would emphasize critical thinking skills. Some STAR testing may be suspended. Do you think this is a move in the right direction?

Oakland Tech Plans to Form Rowing Team

Learn more at a parents' meeting next week.

College Prep Featured in Edutopia's 'Schools That Work' Series

The George Lucas Educational Foundation highlights College Prep’s math and English programs.

Kindergarten Open House at Emerson Wednesday

For parents of prospective kindergarten students at Emerson Elementary School.

Kindergarten Tours at Rockridge Schools

Information about school tours and the 2013 Oakland Unified School District enrollment process.

How Physically Fit Are Rockridge Kids?

Results of California's 2012 Physical Fitness Test shows a wide range of results among students at Rockridge elementary, middle and high schools. See the chart below for each school's results.

Oakland Educator Among State's 'Teachers of the Year'

I’Asha Warfield, who teaches English at Frick Middle School, is also Calfiornia's nominee for the national Teacher of the Year competition.

Pancake Breakfast Nov. 10 Benefits Oakland Tech Athletics Programs

Eat up and support Bulldog sports at the First Annual Oakland Tech Sports Booster Club Pancake Breakfast.

Oakland Tech Offers Tours for Future Students

Prospective students and their families may learn about Oakland Technical High School at an open house on Thursday, Nov. 8, and classroom tours this month and next. "Shadow tours" for future students begin in January.

Claremont Middle School Holds Open House for Prospective Families on Saturday

Also coming up: school tours this month and next.

Are Parents of High School Students Too Permissive About Parties?

The existence of a "Fantasy Slut League" at Piedmont High School has parents and students wondering who is to blame for a contest where varsity athletes collected points for sexual activity with female classmates. Could it happen here?

Saturday: Help Plan Oakland Tech's Centennial

Oakland Technical High School will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2014-2015. A planning session for volunteers is scheduled at the school Saturday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m.

Chabot School Holds Fall Carnival on Sunday

Chabot Elementary School's traditional Fall Carnival is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OUSD Lets Feds Monitor Discipline for Black Students

A federal study found that black students receive almost all of the suspensions and expulsions at Claremont Middle School.

Crocker Highlands Home & Garden Tour Oct. 7

Gems on the tour include the fairy-tale "Spider House" and an upslope garden remodel complete with treehouse.

Oakland Tech information/open house night

Peralta Elementary Walkathon

Chabot Elementary School fall carnival

Claremont Middle School Halloween party/auction

Yes on Measure B1 training

Divine Vintage: Wine and Conversation

Writers' Workshop

Lawyers in the Library

Football and Stargazing: Spotlight on One of Oakland Technical High School’s Star Athletes and Brightest Students

When he’s not busy playing football and keeping up his nearly 4.0 grade point average, 16-year-old Oakland Technical High School senior Alem Amores enjoys video gaming, hanging out with friends and thinking about outer space.

Nonprofit Hopes to BUILD On Mentor Base In Oakland, Rockridge Schools

Entrepreneurship mentoring program BUILD is looking for volunteers to help serve Rockridge's Oakland Technical High School and other local schools.