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We are now on a much deserved break from school and work. Like you, I celebrated Cesar Chavez Day on Friday, and I honor the change he fought for across the country, and the power with which his legacy continues to champion workers’ rights.
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Few people have had a larger impact on the “noble struggle for equal rights” than a man born in Atlanta in 1929, who went on to become one of the most powerful voices for justice, equality, and nonviolence.
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As we head into the winter break, I want to congratulate our students and staff on another successful fall semester. There is nothing I like more than visiting our campuses and seeing the joyful teaching and learning taking place.
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The first day of school is always one of the most exciting times in any school district, and that’s especially true in Oakland. It’s a day when students and staff come back together, most after not seeing each other since the previous school year.
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It’s hard to believe that we wrapped up another successful school year of teaching and learning across the District last week. These annual times of transition often get me thinking, reflecting on our shared educational journey at the end of every school year.