The Making of Oakland's Full-Service Community School District

The Way We Do School

Oakland, California, embarked on a nearly decade-long journey to convert all 86 district schools into full-service community schools, aiming to address both academic and personal needs of students.

This comprehensive effort, detailed in The Way We Do School: The Making of Oakland's Full-Service Community School District, involved extensive community planning, policy reforms, and organizational changes to implement a whole-child approach.

Despite facing significant challenges, the initiative led to positive outcomes, including nationally recognized programs like the African American Male Achievement and restorative justice practices.

The book offers valuable insights for policymakers and educators interested in district-led community school models. It emphasizes the importance of system-wide change and sustained commitment to meet diverse student needs.

To delve deeper into Oakland's transformative journey and its lessons for the future of education, read the full article.