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Students thrive in Oakland Unified's health career pathway, study finds


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Amber Nguyen, a nursing student at Stanislaus State, plans to return to Oakland and work in the community.
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Amber Nguyen, a nursing student at Stanislaus State, plans to return to Oakland and work in the community.
May 13, 2021
As school districts search for ways to reengage students after the pandemic, at least one district in California has found success in a health career training program that’s led to higher graduation rates, more students enrolling in college and rave reviews from students and alumni.
The health career pathway at Oakland Unified, in part coordinated through the Linked Learning Alliance, has seen its enrollment almost triple in the past four years, with especially big gains among students of color. The alliance is a nonprofit that advocates for and certifies career pathway programs in schools. ....

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WCCUSD selects Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst, Sr. as new superintendent


By Kathy Chouteau
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has a new superintendent. At its Wed., April 14 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to name Dr. Kenneth “Chris” Hurst, Sr. as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Hurst, who will leave his role as superintendent of the Othello School District in Othello, Wash. to lead the WCCUSD, will commence his three-year contract May 17.
In his new role, Dr. Hurst will bear the distinction of the being the WCCUSD’s first permanent African American superintendent. (Per the district, Sylvester Greenwood and Dr. Cynthia LeBlanc both served as interim superintendents for one-year terms). He will be the district’s 10 ....

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College Futures Foundation Welcomes New Strategic Learning Officer


College Futures Foundation Welcomes New Strategic Learning Officer
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/  College Futures Foundation is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Theresa Esparrago Lieu joins us as Strategic Learning Officer, a role integral to the Foundation s commitment to systems change.
Esparrago Lieu is a skilled evaluation consultant with deep experience in research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and analysis, and the role that learning and evaluation play in strategy development and execution. In her previous role with Informing Change, a strategic learning firm focused on supporting non-profits and philanthropies in using data to inform their change-making efforts, Esparrago Lieu managed a diverse portfolio of engagements with clients immersed in challenging social issues. She is also a passionate advocate for education, equity, and access to ....

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