Posts by Tag: James Harris

Welcome to GO’s School Board Watch for the meeting taking place Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

This week’s agenda includes the following key items:

• Commitment to Continuous Improvement of Fiscal Practices
• Quality School Development: System of Schools
• Measure G Committee Recommendations

Read the East Bay Times’ Oakland school board endorsements The East Bay Times, the largest newspaper in the East Bay, has made its endorsements for… Read More

After listening to Superintendent Antwan Wilson’s State of the Schools Address on Tuesday, a few things are clear to me: Our students are making incredible… Read More

Check out this video of Griselda McCoy, a Rise/New Highland parent and Families in Action leader talking about why she supports James Harris in the… Read More

I was born and raised right here in District 7. While I went to a nearby Catholic school, pretty much everybody in my neighborhood attended… Read More

James has continued to push conversations in service of students, continually keeping his eye toward the big picture and quality education for all Oakland students. And alongside those conversations, James is thoughtful and deliberate in his decisions.

Four years later, I more than trust Mr. Harris. I love what he has done for our students and families. I feel connected to James because he shows up every time for our children.

Exciting things are happening in Oakland’s public schools. Graduation rates are at some of their highest levels in years, due in large part to the success of some of our most traditionally underserved groups, like English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and foster youth.