Education

Oaklanders Speak Up: Public School Wish List
posted on AUGUST 03, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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California’s public schools have to make tough budgetary decisions. Too often, they have to sacrifice books and supplies, or good teachers and programs. However, one thing public schools always have to pay is their high utility bills.

TAGS: climate change, community health, green jobs
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Throwdown for the Town: Talking with Voters about Education
posted on JULY 20, 2012 by GO Public Schools
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This summer, GO Public Schools is doing a listening campaign to gather input from a diverse group of Oaklanders about public education in this city.

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Save Schools: Promote Green Jobs
posted on JULY 09, 2012 by Tia Katrina Taruc Canlas
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One simple solution to prevent school closures that would save money and be good for the planet.

TAGS: Lakeview Sit In, Assembly Member Skinner, AB1186, cap and trade, Green-Collar Jobs, In California
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Don’t Let Money Hold You Back from College
posted on MAY 21, 2012 by Meaghan Mitchell
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Feeling apprehensive about applying for financial aid and don't know anyone who can help with an application process? Meaghan Mitchell breaks down some of the exciting things about icanaffordcollege.com

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It's not too late to get Financial Aid in CA
posted on APRIL 09, 2012 by Angie Blanchette
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If you missed the March 2 deadline to apply for a Cal Grant, it’s not too late to apply for other types of financial aid that can be used at community colleges for the 2012/2013 academic year.

TAGS: Finanicial Aid for Californians
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It's not too late to get Financial Aid in CA
posted on APRIL 09, 2012 by Angie Blanchette
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If you missed the March 2 deadline to apply for a Cal Grant, it’s not too late to apply for other types of financial aid that can be used at community colleges for the 2012/2013 academic year.

TAGS: Finanicial Aid for Californians
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It's not too late to get Financial Aid in CA
posted on APRIL 09, 2012 by Angie Blanchette
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If you missed the March 2 deadline to apply for a Cal Grant, it’s not too late to apply for other types of financial aid that can be used at community colleges for the 2012/2013 academic year.

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Dear California Students...
posted on MARCH 06, 2012 by Glenn Backes
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Photo by Glenn Backes. A protest sign from the March 5th day of action in Sacramento. Dear California Students: The Governor and State Legislature thank you for your support for one of the largest prison systems in the world.

TAGS: corrections, Occupy Education, prison
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I'm Marching on March 5th
posted on MARCH 02, 2012 by Qiyamah Hameed
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On January 27, 2012 I got off work and drove like a maniac to Laney College where I ran my out-of-shape self from the parking lot all the way to the B building room 247. I tumbled into that classroom completely out of breath with beads of salty liquids dripping and shamelessly proud. I would be the newest member of this beautiful class. I could already blissfully taste the enlightenment.

TAGS: #oo, Budget cuts, March Against Budget Cuts, occupy, Occupy Education
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Saying NO to School Closures
posted on FEBRUARY 13, 2012 by Lucas Guilkey
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Lakeview students organizing against the closure of their school. Credit: Mariel Waloff, Oakland North.

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