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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.

Excitement is likely reaching a crescendo among students and staff with the start of the 2024-25 school year now just three days away. Among those feeling the most anticipation and excitement, are the new teachers who will be stepping in front of their classes for the first time on Monday, August 12.

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.

March is Women’s History Month, and today is International Women’s Day - a time to lift up and celebrate the contributions that women have made and continue to make for the betterment of our society and world.

We are now well into the spring semester in the 2023-24 school year. I know that our students are working hard and growing every day in class, our families are gaining support where needed and building a stronger community, and our staff is becoming even more entrenched in the work to improve our schools and the outcomes we help our students achieve.