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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stephen Curry highlights $25M literacy push in heartfelt Instagram post for Oakland school children
NBA icon and pro golfer recently shared a post on his Instagram Story about his foundation that started tutoring the Oakland Unified School District students. Last year, Stephen and 's Eat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Learn. Play. foundation took an initiative. It provided a renewed emphasis on making sure all Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) students have access to top-notch sports and play opportunities at every stage of their education. Stephen Curry 's Instagram post spotlights major literacy investment for Oakland students Eat. Learn. Play was founded by . Recently, its official Instagram account shared some moments from their program and wrote in the caption: 'Last year marked a major step forward for our LEARN pillar—we launched our commitment to advance literacy in Oakland with a $25 million investment to provide one-on-one tutoring and literacy programs for Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) students.' The caption continued: 'Our approach is simple but powerful: meet kids where they are and surround them with the books, tutoring, and encouragement they need to believe in themselves and succeed. In partnership with OUSD, Ignite! Reading, Oakland Literacy Coalition, and more, we're investing deeply in evidence-based strategies that help students become confident, joyful readers…' It then concluded: 'That includes: Tier 2 small group tutoring.. Tier 3 one-on-one tutoring.. Reading, supporting students with the greatest need… High-impact tutoring during and after school hours, designed to accelerate progress for students who are furthest behind.. Books and culturally relevant libraries, including more than 275,000 books distributed across 27 OUSD elementary schools...' The post contained several pictures of the icon teaching a bunch of kids and spending time with them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Stephen and Ayesha Curry established the Foundation in 2023 with the goal of raising $50 million to support Oakland Unified School District students. Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry started the foundation (Image via Getty Images) From elementary school playgrounds to middle and high school sports, this collaborative effort creates a seamless path for participation, growth, and success. As per Oakland Side, OUSD Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell said in a statement: ' is deepening its commitment to Oakland's children by launching a major partnership with OUSD to transform the educational experience for a generation of OUSD students.' The foundation's dedication to literacy, tutoring, and accessible play continues to have a significant and enduring influence on the Oakland Unified School District. In addition to turning schoolyards into places that encourage reading, the foundation is making sure that all children, get the resources and assistance they need to succeed. Also read:
Miami Herald
05-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Inspirational Educator Surprised With Full Master's Degree Scholarship From American College of Education
Rosana Martinez was honored as the 2025 Resilient Leadership Scholarship recipient INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / In partnership with the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI), American College of Education® (ACE) proudly presented the 2025 Resilient Leadership Scholarship to Rosana Martinez, lead community school coordinator for the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) in San Diego County, California. The full master's degree scholarship is granted by Dr. Julie A. Vitale, superintendent of OUSD. Vitale was named the 2025 ERDI Resilient Leader Award recipient for her dedication to education and leadership, which includes awarding the scholarship through an application process. ACE Chief Growth Officer Monica Carson and Vitale surprised Martinez with the award at her office, among her family and colleagues. Carson also formally honored Martinez in the presence of the OUSD Board of Trustees, district leadership and community. "On behalf of ACE, we are delighted to celebrate Rosana and her influence, leadership and dedication," Carson said. "She is recognized by OUSD leadership as a courageous advocate for students and staff who uplifts her peers and contributes to creating a sense of belonging and wellness in supportive learning environments." Martinez's pursuit of a master's degree is more than a personal achievement, but a generational milestone. Her journey honors a dream that started with her parents, who immigrated to Oceanside, and cascades to her experience as a non-English speaking kindergartener to her own family. "I am very surprised and truly honored to accept this scholarship from ACE," Martinez shared. "Earning a master's degree is a way of breaking cycles and creating new legacies for immigrants who have sacrificed everything to make their dreams come true in the United States. I want to see my daughter and every other student grow up knowing that ambition, family, leadership and love can coexist in a powerful way." "We are grateful to ACE and ERDI for giving the gift of education," said Donald Bendz, OUSD director of communications. "Rosana is a product of OUSD schools and now works tirelessly to serve OUSD students. Her story is their story. We know Rosana will continue to lead and inspire the students, families and community she so passionately supports." This scholarship aims to support educators in continuing their education and making a significant impact in the field. "Rosana is an inspiration to us all," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland added. "One of the most remarkable components of higher education is seeing thousands of unique and resilient students overcome obstacles and reach their dreams. We are honored to recognize Rosana's contributions to unity within school communities, and we look forward to cheering her on as she pursues her master's degree." Learn more about grant and scholarship opportunities and master's degree programs at ACE. About American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. About ERDI For 40 years, The Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) has been a leader in educational innovation, uniting district and industry leaders from across the nation to address the most pressing challenges in PK-12 education. Driven by action and guided by a shared commitment to equity and excellence for all children, ERDI contributes to shaping the future of education through cutting-edge research, strategic development, and meaningful dialogue. For more information about ERDI and its initiatives, visit About OUSD The Oceanside Unified School District serves approximately 15,000 students from grades TK-12. Our vision is that all students graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders. Our students are our highest priority. Every decision is made to maximize our students' well-being. Every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive. Resources are allocated to address achievement and opportunity gaps. Our learning community's diverse cultural experiences and intellectual variance drives our collective and individual success. We foster learning environments where meaningful collaboration occurs. Members of our learning community forge respectful relationships based on integrity, empathy and dignity. Our community schools initiative and the support to military-affiliated students are just a couple ways OUSD continues showing up for everyone in the district. Contact Information Maria PenalozaMedia & Content Strategy
San Francisco Chronicle
30-05-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Oakland school board appoints interim superintendent
The Oakland school board has voted to appoint a veteran educator and former president of the teacher's union to interim superintendent, the district announced Friday. Denise Saddler will serve as interim superintendent for the 2025-26 school year starting July 1, the district said. The school board will vote to approve Saddler's finalized employment contract at an upcoming board meeting. 'We thank our community for its continued engagement throughout this process and look forward to officially welcoming Dr. Saddler once the contract is finalized. Together, we remain committed to providing every OUSD student with the thriving schools they deserve,' the district said Friday in a statement. The appointment of Saddler to interim superintendent comes a day after the former longtime superintendent, Kyla Johnson-Trammell, gave her final remarks at a news conference Thursday. The union-backed school board majority ousted Johnson-Trammell in April, eight months after extending her contract through June 2027. Saddler, the interim superintendent, has more than 40 years of education experience under her belt, including as a teacher and administrator for the district, officials said. She has previously served as principal of Chabot Elementary and oversaw 15 schools in North and West Oakland as the district's former network executive officer. From 2013 to 2015, Saddler served as assistant superintendent for education services for the Berryessa Union School District in San Jose, according to her LinkedIn profile. She also served as president of the Oakland Education Association, which represents the district's 3,000 teachers, counselors, aides and other educators, for six years, the district said.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Oakland schools superintendent says farewell after her firing from OUSD
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — On Thursday, the final day of the 2024-25 school year, superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell held a news conference before she departs from Oakland Unified School District. Johnson-Trammell was the longest-serving superintendent of OUSD in 55 years. Her tenure officially ends on June 30, marking eight years at the helm of the second largest school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. During the news conference, Dr. Johnson-Trammell highlighted accomplishments of her administration, including: Paying off $100 million in loans and exited a State Receivership after 22 years. Raising OUSD's graduation rate to its highest level in decades. Navigating schools through the COVID pandemic. Sparking public-private partnerships with Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, KABOOM!, and Trust for Public Land to improve nearly two dozen school yards. Launching an all-electric school district bus fleet. Following a tense school board meeting when tempers flared in April, board trustees narrowly voted 4-3 in favor of firing Johnson-Trammell. Trustees offered zero explanations for why they decided to get rid of their superintendent. Johnson-Trammell did not attend the April meeting. However, she published a thank you letter writing, 'The last eight years have brought some of the most challenging and most defining moments in our district's history. Through it all, Oakland has shown what's possible when we stay grounded in our mission and vision and work in partnership for our students.' OUSD officials have not yet announced who their next superintendent will be. Trustees held a closed-door meeting Wednesday night. The NAACP Education Committee Oakland Branch wrote a letter to the school board raising alarms that OUSD is entering the summer in a 'leadership vacuum.' The letter stated, 'We are deeply troubled by the Board's April 23rd vote to terminate Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell—an abrupt and destabilizing decision that has left a leadership vacuum in our district. Superintendent Johnson-Trammell's contributions were not only historic but stabilizing. She successfully led OUSD out of 22 years of state receivership and oversaw a $100 million state loan repayment—an extraordinary accomplishment for our district. Her removal, two years before her contract was set to end, was executed without a clear succession plan and has triggered widespread concern throughout our community for the past few weeks.' NAACP leaders questioned whether the board's decision was made in the best interests of students, or influenced by political agendas and 'behind-the-scenes union maneuvering.' Earlier this May, the school board voted fully reverse its plans to make sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school, and summer programs. The planned cuts would have hacked expanded learning programs by up to 80% and impacted thousands of students who rely on the programs for academic support, mentorship, meals, and safety, advocates with Youth Together said. The board's reversal came after weeks of mounting public pressure. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Possibility of Oakland after-school programs being cut had community worried
A heated meeting took place as the Oakland School Board looked at the possibility of cutting after-school programs. While emotions ran high among students and parents, there were also tensions among members of the board. Students and teachers with after-school programs and parents rallied before Wednesday's Oakland Unified School Board meeting to send a message to the board. "Afterschool programs are lifelines for working parents," said Jessica Ludy, whose daughter goes to an OUSD school and attends an after-school program. With her husband currently out of work, quitting her job to stay home with Lucia isn't an option. What it may come down to is to pay for childcare. "I work in San Francisco, so usually by the time I get home and off of BART, it's pretty close to 6 p.m.," Ludy said. While parents worry about where their kids would go after school, the school board showed a clear divide on how to solve this issue. "Unfortunately, we have a school board that is spiraling out of control," said Director Mike Hutchinson. Director Hutchinson showed frustration with his colleagues. He said fellow board members voted to freeze $29 million which would decimate 50% to 80% of their after-school programs. "This is unacceptable that they created this amount of fear and uncertainty in the community," he said. "We need after-school programs. Our school sites don't need to have tens and thousands of dollars cut at this point of the year for next year." One of the colleagues Director Hutchinson is referring to is board president Jennifer Brouhard. In the meeting, she said it was never her intention to make any cuts to after-school programs and wanted to correct the mistake. Despite their personal differences, the board was united to keep after-school programs. After four hours, the members ended up voting on Director Hutchinson's amendment. Parents are hoping after-school programs are here to stay for good. "There's so many cuts to social services and social safety net programs across the board that the schools are sort of a last resort," Ludy said. "And to see something like this to be on the table, don't know what's next or where it's going to stop."
