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Parents and caregivers stewarded their children\u2019s online learning during an unprecedented year.<\/h5>\n
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A Convergence Of Inequities<\/p>\n
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In March, shelter-in-place orders forced severe disruptions to schooling and childcare, along with children\u2019s access to meals and social interaction. Teachers pivoted to online instruction, but technology problems, language barriers and a significant digital divide impacted students\u2019 ability to learn. As childcare and preschool sites closed, parents struggled to support and care for their families, while also stewarding their children\u2019s online learning.<\/p>\n
Racial, social and economic inequities often converge in educational systems, and the pandemic exposed widespread disparities. The burdens of pre-existing food and housing insecurities were compounded by the threats of a new, life-threatening disease. Young learners and their families who were living on the margins before the pandemic bore the uneven weight of this crisis. Solutions to long-standing, interlocking problems like these are energized by community knowledge and engagement. As we mounted our own philanthropic response, we prioritized listening while balancing speed, equity and strategy.<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]”Families already have a wealth of knowledge and abilities. They are resilient and innovative and they deeply care about their child\u2019s success in school.”[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,2_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – Teneh Weller” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u2014Teneh Weller<\/strong>, Executive Director, High Expectations<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080-575-Image-Oakland-REACH.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ 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” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of Oakland REACH<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Supporting Families In An Unprecedented Time” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Supporting Families In An Unprecedented Time<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Oakland has a strong network of community-based organizations working in early childhood education. With a deep understanding and connection to their communities, they made rapid pivots to provide safety-net services around family needs. Our grantees and partners were essential in helping us direct resources where they would have the greatest impact on Oakland\u2019s children.<\/p>\n Community organizations shifted to meeting critical basic needs to take care of their communities. Head Start<\/a> provided cash assistance for essentials like food, rent, diapers and baby formula. The Partnership for Children and Youth<\/a> coordinated drop-offs of food and learn-at-home resources for families in affordable housing. Literacy Lab<\/a> expanded their learning content platform to connect families to homeless shelters, food banks and health clinics.<\/p>\n Grantees also pivoted to offer distance-learning support and address the realities of Oakland\u2019s digital divide. After listening to families, Oakland REACH<\/a> created the Citywide Virtual Hub. The Hub provided summer learning and literacy instruction to 200 students, and workshops and resources for parents to be leaders in their children\u2019s learning. High Expectations and Bay Area Parent Learning Action Network partnered to offer virtual trainings to help families support and motivate reading. CARES for Learning<\/a> curated parent and teacher resources for literacy development and purchased and delivered 400 tablets and laptops to SEEDS of Learning students. 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Peterson, BANANAS<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Valuing Our Early Learning Community” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Valuing Our Early Learning Community<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The COVID-19 crisis dramatically impacted the dedicated individuals who care for and educate Oakland\u2019s babies, toddlers and preschoolers in both formal and informal settings. A multi-agency collaborative recognized the importance of supporting these early learning caregivers who would be providing care for the children of essential workers. They responded by reimagining their second annual Oakland Early Learning Symposium<\/a> as a yearlong workshop series. Virtual sessions addressed online learning and support, family resources, and how to reopen childcare safely. They also created opportunities for educators to meet between sessions and support one another in learning communities.<\/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=”3.22.2″ custom_margin=”20px||” custom_padding=”|0px||0px” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_image=”https:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/wallpaper_education.gif” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”30px||30px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Infographic: SEEDS of Learning\u2019s Impact in Oakland” module_class=”rounded” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”10px|30px|30px|30px” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SEEDS Of Learning\u2019s Impact In Oakland<\/p>\n Over 490 Oakland educators have learned evidence-based strategies to build literacy. 4,500<\/span><\/p>\n Number of Oakland students who have achieved dramatic, double-digit gains towards school readiness.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> SEEDS strategies nurture the language, literacy and social emotional skills children need to thrive.<\/p>\n Building On The Success Of SEEDS<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Since 2014, the Rainin Foundation has invested in and implemented SEEDS of Learning to help children be ready for kindergarten. This innovative professional development and coaching model is based on current research in early childhood education. From the beginning, our goal has been to support the expansion of this proven literacy program to as many Oakland classrooms as possible. After years of planning, in September we announced the launch of a new national literacy-building nonprofit, CARES for Learning, which became SEEDS\u2019 permanent home. The strong, committed team in Oakland includes experienced staff and SEEDS coaches<\/a> working in the schools.<\/p>\n Transitioning SEEDS to its new home represents a success story, reflecting our commitment to collaboration and investments in promising, innovative ideas. It also unlocks opportunities for our Education grantmaking. We can go further to disrupt injustices in early childhood education to ensure that all students get a fair shot at success.<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “I would like to tell my students, parents, and fellow instructors, don\u2019t be afraid to make mistakes. You\u2019re trying to adapt to something new and everyone is learning.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,2_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quotee – Francis Jimenez” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\u2014Francis Jimenez<\/strong>, Teaching Instructor, Achieve Academy[\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080-575-daisy-barrera-francis-jimenez.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ 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” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of Daisy and Francis<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Transforming The Learning Ecosystem” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Transforming The Learning Ecosystem<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Access to high-quality education determines a child\u2019s trajectory for success in life. We believe our investments can help transform learning ecosystems and produce equitable results for Oakland families. Achieving this vision requires us to take a more holistic approach to dismantle the layers of systemic oppression that affect students of color.<\/p>\n At the heart of our\u00a0new approach are four equity levers<\/a>\u2014Teaching and Learning, Support\u00a0for\u00a0Families and Communities, Public Policy, and Strategic Networks. When operating together in a learning ecosystem,\u00a0these levers\u00a0can lead to excellence and\u00a0improved\u00a0outcomes\u00a0for children. Promising solutions are surfacing through our recent collaborations.<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1080-575-MOC-Anthony-Johnson.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ 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” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Anthony Johnson<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Diversifying The Teacher Pipeline” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diversifying The Teacher Pipeline<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Research confirms important academic benefits when students of color have teachers that look like them<\/a>. This is especially true for boys\u2014but not nearly enough men of color are teaching in our classrooms. To address this gap, the Foundation funded the Men of Color Early Education Teaching Fellows<\/a> pilot program. Launched at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, the program partners CARES for Learning and Oakland Unified School District\u2019s Office of Equity and Office of Early Childhood Education. Building on the proven SEEDS of Learning model, it trains community members to be highly skilled classroom tutors. It combines professional development, life skills, mentors, educational opportunities and other wrap-around supports for men of color to enter and succeed in the field of teaching. It is an exciting example of how we are centering equity in teaching and learning.<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|50px|0px|50px” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” module_class=”quote” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” 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module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Taji Brown<\/strong>, Program Manager, Early Childhood Education, Oakland Unified School District Office of Equity<\/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=”3.22.2″ background_color=”#cfa021″ width=”80%” max_width=”1080px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”40px||40px” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” 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Parents shared concerns about their child\u2019s learning loss during school closures. High Expectations responded by offering families books, literacy tools, and strategies to support their child\u2019s reading success. During our meetings, they shared the creative ways they were teaching, motivating and encouraging their child. Our team was reminded that families already have a wealth of knowledge and abilities. They are resilient and innovative and they deeply care about their child\u2019s success in school. Continue reading this reflection by Teneh Weller, Executive Director of High Expectations ><\/a><\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Trusting Community Wisdom ” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Trusting Community Wisdom[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Community input and expertise are pivotal to understanding the systems and policies impacting Oakland\u2019s early learners and devising right-fit solutions. Our equity levers elevate the role of parents and caregivers in ensuring their children\u2019s educational success. Their wisdom is as powerful as the love and dreams they have for their children. But we recognize that families and community leaders need access and resources to influence decisions and bring about meaningful change.<\/p>\n In 2020, we invited community leaders to join teachers, school leaders, administrators and literacy coaches on our Community Strategy Council for Educational Equity and Excellence<\/strong><\/a>. The lived experience, relationships and leadership of this group ground our strategies in community knowledge. The Council will play a fundamental role in shifting our investments toward participatory grantmaking, power-sharing, and democratic decision-making. 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Their work focused on addressing critical needs and strengthening resources for Oakland\u2019s early learners and their families. The East Bay Agency for Children<\/a> and Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center<\/a> provided literacy-rich, early childhood programs and parent supports. The Oakland Literacy Coalition<\/a> distributed over 22,000 culturally affirming books to nurture children\u2019s love of reading and build their home libraries. The Mindful Life Project<\/a>\u00a0provided social-emotional resources to support children\u2019s and teacher\u2019s well-being through weekly mindfulness lessons. 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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=”invested $6 million” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ 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” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note: Financials are subject to audit verification.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/krfoundation.org\/year-in-review\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/TP-pie-Chart-Education-2020.gif” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px||” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#aec1cd” _builder_version=”3.22.2″ custom_margin=”0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ header_text_color=”#006666″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We are honored to partner with these schools and community-based organizations who are helping children become confident, capable and joyful learners.\u00a0View more information<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>about these grants.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Grantee list” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Community School for Creative Education<\/p>\n Book Nook in partnership with Super Stars Literacy<\/p>\n Book Trust<\/p>\n CARES for Learning<\/p>\n City of Oakland Head Start<\/p>\n Community School for Creative Education<\/p>\n East Bay Agency for Children<\/p>\n Education for Change<\/p>\n Friends of the Oakland Public Library<\/p>\n High Expectations in partnership with the Bay Area Parent Learning Action Network<\/p>\n Lincoln<\/p>\n Literacy Lab<\/p>\n Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> Oakland Literacy Coalition<\/p>\n Oakland Public Education Fund for the Early Learning Symposium<\/p>\n Oakland Reach<\/p>\n Oakland Unified School District<\/p>\n National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago<\/p>\n Partnership for Children and Youth in partnership with Reading with Relevance<\/p>\n Reach out and Read<\/p>\n Reading Partners<\/p>\n Springboard Collaborative\u2013Summer<\/p>\n Tandem, Partners in Early Learning<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> Explore the Foundation\u2019s website to learn more about our Education program<\/a> and meet our\u00a0staff<\/a> and Board members<\/a>.<\/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″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Turning Points 2020″ module_class=”tpfoot” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\nOakland REACH launched its Citywide Virtual Hub in June to ensure families received high-quality remote instruction.<\/h5>\n
Oakland’s annual in-person Early Learning Symposium was reimagined into a series of virtual workshops to support childcare providers.<\/h5>\n
2014-2020<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>Daisy Barrera (left), transitional kindergarten tutor at Cox Academy, and Francis Jimenez (right), teaching instructor at Achieve Academy, embraced SEEDS of Learning strategies to help young learners and their families adapt to virtual learning.<\/h5>\n
Anthony Johnson, a Teaching Fellow with the Men of Color Early Education program, helps young students gain early literacy skills.<\/h5>\n
East Bay Agency for Children supported families and young learners through the challenges of remote learning.<\/h5>\n
Diane Carter, a transitional kindergarten teacher at Cox Academy, creatively used videos to teach her students remotely. <\/h5>\n
2020 Grantees<\/p>\nThe Rainin Foundation invested nearly $6 million in 2020 to improve literacy among Oakland\u2019s children.<\/h2>\n