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Showing Up For Literacy<\/p>\n
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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is committed to unlocking potential in all of Oakland\u2019s children. We envision every child entering kindergarten ready to learn and able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. That requires investing in the adults who nurture them\u2014from their parents and guardians to caregivers and teachers. We\u2019re dedicated to building children\u2019s social, emotional, language and literacy skills. Skills that make learning fun and enable children to flourish.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n
“The Rainin Foundation listens to and uplifts grantee partners who work hard to achieve educational equity. We use our voice to promote solutions, to build bridges across sectors, and to identify openings for innovative action.”<\/p>\n
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\u2014Loren Harris<\/strong>, Chief Program and Strategy Officer<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”||0px|” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080__575_TurningPoints-Education-Little-boy.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_5_font_size=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#533019″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”right” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-60px|||” custom_padding=”30px|70px|30px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Photo credit: Stephanie Secrest<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Setting The Stage For Learning” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Setting The Stage For Learning<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Education begins with believing in every child. That belief lies at the heart of our Education Program. It also drives Shaheena Khan<\/a>, our Director of Education Strategies and Ventures, who was appointed in July 2019. With her leadership we sharpened our focus on equity and reaffirmed our commitment to disrupting conditions that inhibit children\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n Believing in every child is by necessity forward-looking. Making equity-centered investments in early childhood education sets the stage for sustaining the impact we can have on every child\u2019s future. With our Oakland educators and partners, we are aiming to achieve equitable, system-level solutions that recognize the broad context for student learning.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_color=”#cfa021″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Further Together – Shaheena Video” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font_size=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n UNLOCKING CHILDREN’S POTENTIAL<\/span><\/p>\n Further Together<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/374478374″ image_src=”\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/832943568_960.jpg” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ border_radii=”|20px|20px|0px|0px” custom_margin=”||10px”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=”caption” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_5_font_size=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.6em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-10px||” custom_padding=”0px|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Video credit: Forward Ever Media<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”A Community Of Practice” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n A Community Of Practice<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Collaboration\u2014through authentic and meaningful engagement with our community\u2014is crucial to finding equitable solutions to complex challenges. Increasingly, the Rainin Foundation is centering the voices of people who are marginalized and disenfranchised. Too often, these voices are absent from conversations that impact their community and children. We want to change that. Our vision for Oakland\u2019s children requires us to be more intentional about approaching our work with an equity lens. Looking at it any other way perpetuates systems that have not worked.<\/p>\n In 2019, we took another step along the path toward equity<\/a>. We have long known that listening to our stakeholders informs and improves our philanthropic practices. To provide an accessible structure for those conversations, we are creating a Community Strategy Council for Educational Equity and Excellence. The membership draws on a range of experiences, backgrounds and relationships. It includes teachers, school leaders, administrators; students and parents; and our literacy coaches.<\/p>\n The Council will be listening and learning from those who are closest to the problems we\u2019re collectively trying to solve. By trusting the wisdom of these community members, we can better understand the root causes and co-design solutions. We want to be a part of building a community of shared practice that centers equity and fuels a thriving future for children.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n “The advantage of proximity in a community is important. People who are closer to a problem are in the best position to identify and understand root causes and provide input on solutions.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – Shaheena Khan” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]\u2014Shaheena Khan<\/strong>, Director of Education Strategy and Ventures[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”||0px|” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080__575_TurningPoints-Education-Symposium.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_5_font_size=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#533019″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”right” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-60px|||” custom_padding=”30px|70px|30px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Photo credit: Eric Peterson, BANANAS<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Powerful Learning for Educators” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Powerful Learning For Educators<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n The Rainin Foundation continues to champion community alliances focused on professional development for early childhood educators. Last October, the Oakland Early Learning Symposium<\/a> drew more than 300 participants. Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Superintendent, Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, kicked off this first-of-its-kind day of training and networking. We served as co-funder and thought partner to a broad coalition of city agencies and community groups who organized this event. The hosting team included OUSD Office of Early Childhood Education, City of Oakland Head Start, BANANAS, Oakland Starting Smart & Strong and the Oakland Literacy Coalition.<\/p>\n Event organizers were responding to a range of needs expressed by Oakland\u2019s dedicated educators and caregivers. And the women and men working in both the formal and informal systems showed up with enthusiasm. Designed around \u201cpowerful interactions for powerful learning,\u201d<\/a> a morning keynote and two special sessions offered simultaneous translation into Spanish and Mandarin. Six afternoon workshops, all led by experts from the community, covered a variety of early childhood education issues. Topics included dual language learning, supporting families with developmental concerns and addressing implicit bias in adult\/child interactions. The day featured plentiful opportunities for networking, along with a chance to get up and dance together.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]”I love having the opportunity to work around little scientists, seeing how everything is a joy to them. I love being a part of the learning process and being able to scaffold them to the next level.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – Steven Salinas” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n \u2014Steven Salinas,<\/strong> Rice and Beans Co-op Preschool (Symposium participant)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”||0px|” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080__575_TurningPoints-education-men-of-color.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_5_font_size=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#533019″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”right” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-60px|||” custom_padding=”30px|70px|30px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Photo credit: Stephanie Secrest<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Locally Sourcing The Next Generation Of Male Educators” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Locally Sourcing The Next Generation Of Male Educators<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Another collaborative effort is focused on drawing from the local community to increase the diversity of early childhood educators. Our 2018 planning grant supported a partnership with the Unity Council and OUSD\u2019s Office of Equity and Office of Early Childhood Education. Designed over the last year, The Men of Color Early Education Teaching Fellows Pilot will launch in the 2020-21 school year.<\/p>\n The pilot combines professional development with life skills mentors and other wraparound supports geared to men of color. It aims to increase teacher retention through culturally responsive instructional practices and community-centered workforce development. The program will leverage the successful SEEDS of Learning model to train community members to be highly skilled classroom tutors. We are hopeful about the potential for this work, knowing that students, especially boys, benefit when teachers share their race or gender<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”infographic” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”|30px||30px” make_equal=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_image=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/wallpaper_education.gif” parallax=”on” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Students” module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px|30px|0px|30px” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n 955<\/span><\/p>\n Number of children who developed early literacy skills in SEEDS of Learning classrooms during the 2018-2019 school year<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Study” module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px|30px|0px|30px” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Over 250 transitional kindergarten students are part of a five-year study to understand if positive SEEDS outcomes persist through third grade<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”145″ module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px|30px|0px|30px” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n 145<\/span><\/p>\n Number of teachers and tutors who received training in SEEDS of Learning methodologies during the 2018-2019 school year [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Evaluating Seeds Of Success” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Evaluating Seeds Of Success<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Since 2014, the Rainin Foundation has funded and implemented SEEDS of Learning<\/a>. The program is a proven method for supporting teachers and unlocking the potential of Oakland\u2019s youngest learners. Its strategies are rooted in evidence-based practices that nurture the language, literacy and social emotional skills children need to thrive. The role of caring relationships and high-quality interactions are central to SEEDS of Learning. Through our research<\/a>, we know that meaningful relationships with adults are essential to a child\u2019s social and emotional growth. That\u2019s why we\u2019re invested in the adults who interact with children every day.<\/p>\n Our research is now focused on longer-term questions. How long does it take for teachers to achieve mastery in SEEDS of Learning practices? And how long do these learning outcomes last? The Rainin Foundation teamed up with NORC at the University of Chicago to assess impact.<\/p>\n Our first study focused on understanding time to teacher mastery as measured by child outcomes. Using randomly controlled groups of students, it involved 26 Kidango<\/a> preschools over three academic years. A portion of the results will be available in 2020. The second effort is a longitudinal study following 400 transitional kindergarten students across 26 OUSD classrooms. It will help us understand if positive SEEDS outcomes persist through third grade. Results from this study will be available in 2025.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]”We are excited to partner with the Kenneth Rainin Foundation in a longitudinal study of SEEDS. It\u2019s important to evaluate and learn about the impact of our collective efforts to ensure children are successful in their early years. We look forward to using the results to inform our continued work together.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n \u2014 Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell,<\/strong> OUSD Superintendent<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”||0px|” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080__575_TurningPoints-Educ_Lourdes-San-Antonio-Head-Start.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_5_font_size=”15px” header_5_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#533019″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”right” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”-60px|||” custom_padding=”30px|70px|30px|70px” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Photo credit: Lori Halloran<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nurturing The Whole Child” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Nurturing The Whole Child<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Through our investments<\/a> in organizations that nurture the whole child, we\u2019re seeing how culturally responsive approaches are fundamental to their success. They strengthen family relationships and create more successful learning environments for children. Lincoln<\/a>\u2018s programs provide family coaching, classroom supports and summer learning opportunities that create a sense of belonging and positive identity. SEEDS of Learning teachers at San Antonio Head Start<\/a> learn words from more than eight different languages as building blocks for connection and literacy, helping every child to feel comfortable, safe and loved. The family resource centers led by the East Bay Agency for Children and Lotus Bloom provide literacy-rich, early childhood programs and parent supports. These programs, and so many more, elevate family learning and literacy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]”Every summer I see what our kids are capable of. Freedom School provides a totally different environment\u2014there\u2019s consistency, a culture of positivity, a culture of family and love.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – La’Cole Martin” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n \u2014 La’Cole Martin,<\/strong> Lincoln Program Director<\/p>\n 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text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Investing In Learning And Literacy: 2019 Grantees<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#aec1cd” _builder_version=”3.19.9″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”invested $6 million” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ header_2_text_color=”#cfa021″ header_2_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Education grantmaking supports programs that help ensure Oakland children are ready for kindergarten and on track for third grade reading success.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Audit Text” _builder_version=”3.19.9″ text_text_color=”#aec1cd”]<\/p>\n Note: Financials are subject to audit verification<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/TP-pie-Chart-2019-EDUCATION.gif” _builder_version=”3.22.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” parallax_method_1=”off” padding_top_1=”15px” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_divider color=”#aec1cd” _builder_version=”3.19.9″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n We are honored to partner with these schools and community-based organizations who are helping children become confident, capable and joyful learners! View more information<\/a> about these grants.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”School list” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n Book Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n City of Oakland Head Start<\/strong><\/p>\n City of Oakland Mayor’s Director of Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Community School for Creative Education<\/strong><\/p>\n East Bay Agency for Children<\/strong><\/p>\n Education for Change:<\/strong><\/p>\n Friends of the Oakland Public Library<\/strong><\/p>\n KIPP Bay Area Public Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n Lighthouse Community Charter School<\/strong><\/p>\n Literacy Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center<\/strong><\/p>\n National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Oakland Unified School District:<\/strong><\/p>\n Oakland Unified School District Office of Early Childhood Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Oakland Unified School District\u2014Men of Color Early Education Teaching Fellows Pilot Project<\/strong><\/p>\n Reach Out and Read, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n Reading Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n San Francisco State University\u2014Edvance Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Springboard Collaborative\u2014Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n St. Vincent\u2019s Day Home<\/strong><\/p>\n Tandem, Partners in Early Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n Urban Montessori<\/strong><\/p>\n Vincent Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”infographic” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_color=”#cfa021″ border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” width=”80%” max_width=”1080px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”40px||40px” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”10 STORIES FOR 10 YEARS” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_letter_spacing=”2px”]<\/p>\n 10 STORIES FOR 10 YEARS<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”A Decade Of Service, And Just Getting Started” module_class=”header health” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”14px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n A Decade Of Unlocking Potential<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off”]<\/p>\n The Kenneth Rainin Foundation celebrated 10 years of formal grantmaking<\/a> in 2019. 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The Rainin Foundation invests in learning and relationships by partnering with caring adults to unlock children\u2019s full potential. Watch this video to find out more about how our leadership in early childhood education is strengthened by community partnerships.<\/h5>\n
Over 300 early learning professionals gathered at the first-ever Oakland Early Learning Symposium.<\/h5>\n
The SEEDS of Learning model has been used in Oakland to train community members to be highly skilled classroom tutors.<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nTeachers at San Antonio Head Start in Oakland are helping students make dramatic progress using SEEDS of Learning strategies.<\/h5>\n
Tandem, Partners in Early Learning’s school-to-home book-sharing program provides high-quality books to children and families.<\/h5>\n
The Rainin Foundation invested over $6 million in 2019 to improve literacy among Oakland\u2019s children.<\/h2>\n
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Investing In Oakland’s Children<\/a><\/h2>\n
Rooted In Community<\/a><\/h2>\n
A Welcoming Place To Learn<\/a><\/h2>\n