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Photo courtesy of Education for Change.<\/p>\n
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Nurturing Confident, Capable, Joyful Learners<\/p>\n
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Literacy is a powerful key that opens doors to knowledge and possibility. The Kenneth Rainin Foundation believes that all Oakland children should have the literacy skills to communicate, learn and thrive by third grade. In 2023, Foundation grantees centered families and communities, mentored educators and embraced evidenced-based practices to help children become confident, capable and joyful learners.<\/p>\n
In September, the Rainin Foundation welcomed Education Program Officer, Nicole Kendrick. Nicole brings a deep commitment to early childhood education and is driven to remove barriers contributing to inequitable outcomes for underserved students. Under the leadership of Dana Cilono, our Education Team continued to invest in community-led solutions that support all Oakland children 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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
“Our Education grantees and community partners hold vital insights to advancing equitable literacy solutions in Oakland.\u201d<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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=”{}”][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 – Shelley Trott” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u2014Shelley Trott<\/strong>, Chief Program 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=”3.22.2″ 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_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_EDUC_OaklandReach.jpg” alt=”two people stand closely and smile at the camera. The person on the right is holding a Literacy Liberator Fellowship certificate” title_text=”1080-575_EDUC_OaklandReach” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” 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=”5px|70px|30px|70px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||20px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”5px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of The Oakland Reach.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ 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=”Championing Families\u2019 Essential Role In Education” 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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Valuing And Engaging Families <\/strong>\u00a0<\/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” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Families bring essential knowledge, abilities and aspirations that are fundamental to children\u2019s education. Oakland\u2019s Black- and Brown-led advocacy organizations are models for how families enhance literacy instruction and learning in schools. The Oakland REACH<\/strong><\/a> trained parents and caregivers to become Literacy Liberators and provide high-dosage tutoring to students in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). This approach is accelerating student learning<\/a>. 3Ls Academy<\/strong><\/a> engages families in every level of their programmatic work. In four schools in Oakland\u2019s Sobrante Park, their Lit Lab Academy programs are improving instruction and student outcomes through family and neighbor partnerships, targeted after-school interventions and professional development.<\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n “The more the children know you and trust you, the more they\u2019re willing to engage in what you\u2019re trying to teach them.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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|61px|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=”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 – Dana Cilono” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Susana Aguilar<\/strong>, one of\u00a0The Oakland REACH\u2019s Literacy Liberators, as quoted in the 74 million<\/a><\/span>.<\/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=”4.14.8″ background_color=”#cfa021″ width=”100%” max_width=”1080px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-15px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”5px|30px|0px|30px|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_color=”#cfa021″ background_size=”initial” 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z_index_tablet=”500″ 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=”Investing In School Capacity And A Thriving Workforce” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ 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 Building Trusting Relationships<\/strong><\/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” custom_padding=”|120px|0px|120px||” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our grantees are redefining what\u2019s possible when families are seen and supported as leaders. High Expectations<\/a> addresses biases and creates a school culture where all families feel welcomed and valued by teachers. Our funding supported capacity building opportunities to strengthen those relationships and help families use data to advocate for high-quality education<\/a>. First-time grantee Families in Action<\/a> elevates families\u2019 aspirations for their children and helps schools become better partners with them. Their signature Family Literacy Leadership Institute brings parents and teachers together to build trust and mutuality. Families also gain visibility and knowledge about the classroom by observing teachers and assessing if they are meeting standards.<\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cMore equity will come about when we stop working on behalf of our families and instead work with our families.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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=”{}”][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 – Taji Brown” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Kimi Kean<\/strong>, founder and Executive Director, Families in Action<\/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 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text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cultivating A Healthy Environment For Teachers And Students<\/strong><\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Retaining the adults who teach our children is necessary for student achievement. Our grantees were important partners in cultivating supportive school cultures and learning environments, and sustaining the mental health of teachers. The Teaching Well<\/a> improves educator retention<\/span> by promoting human-centered policies and facilitating decolonized trauma healing<\/span> at seven Oakland schools. Their equity-centered approach helps foster self and collective wellness,<\/span> which in turn improves child learning<\/span>. Oakland Starting Smart and Strong<\/a> nurtures a supportive and professional learning community for early care providers through the Early Learning Symposium<\/a> along with trainings and facilitated conversations.<\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cEarly childhood educators hunger for spaces where they can be in community to learn with and from each other. Being seen and heard is really powerful.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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=”{}”][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 – Dana Cilono” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||5px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Dana Cilono<\/strong>, Director, Education Strategy & Ventures<\/u><\/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_EDUC_IgniteReading.jpg” alt=”ten students wearing bright blue headphones look at laptops while seated at long tables in a classroom.” title_text=”1080-575_EDUC_IgniteReading” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” 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=”5px|70px|30px|70px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||20px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”5px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Ignite! Reading.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ 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=”Boosting Literacy Through Targeted Interventions” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ 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 Embracing Evidence-Based Practices<\/strong><\/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” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Grantees are working together to provide equitable access to proven practices that are grounded in the science of reading. Literacy advocate FULCRUM partnered with Ignite! Reading to bring highly trained virtual tutors to more Oakland students<\/a>. Tutors provide 15 minutes of daily instruction, which is doubling students\u2019 expected reading growth. The program is easy for teachers to implement and helps relieve urgent staffing challenges at schools.<\/p>\n FluentSeeds<\/strong><\/a> also partnered with Oakland Unified School District, Education for Change and The Oakland Reach to boost literacy outcomes through their signature coaching and training in evidence-based instruction. Pre-kindergarten through second grade teachers, tutors and childcare providers learned how to deepen students\u2019 foundational literacy skills. FluentSeeds enhanced its proven Response to Intervention infrastructure to measure the impact of their literacy interventions. They confirmed that educators from nontraditional pathways, such as community-based certification<\/span> or mentorship programs, can be as effective as credentialed teachers. FluentSeeds shows us how students benefit when an evidence-based program is intentional about implementation, data collection and capacity-building.<\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201c\u2026School systems rely on untrue narratives to excuse abysmal literacy results, especially for Black and Brown kids. Our program is evidence that when given equitable access to consistent, high-quality, evidence-based instruction, kids can learn to read at high levels of achievement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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=”{}”][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 – Jessica Reid Sliwerski,” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Jessica Reid Sliwerski<\/strong>, Founder, Ignite! Reading<\/span><\/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_Education_OLC.jpg” alt=”Three children hold age-appropriate books while smiling toward the camera. In the background is a playground and a school building” title_text=”1080-575_Education_OLC” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” 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|||-2px||” custom_padding=”5px|70px|30px|70px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||20px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”5px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Oakland Literacy Coalition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ 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=”Collaborating To Strengthen The Literacy 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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Strengthening And Aligning The Literacy Ecosystem<\/strong><\/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” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Supporting students to become confident, capable readers also requires an interdependent mix of partners working in concert to address varied needs. Our grantees\u2019 work illustrates the promise of strengthening and aligning the early learning ecosystem. Steeped in a deep understanding of Oakland\u2019s literacy gaps and the science of reading, FULCRUM works relentlessly to promote evidence-based instruction. Their presentations and conversations are inspiring a movement of state and school system leaders, educators, community organizations and parents to advocate for proven practices that teach children to read.<\/p>\n The Oakland Literacy Coalition<\/strong><\/a> is critical to citywide literacy collaborations, ensuring that literacy efforts work synergistically and are aligned to the science of reading. Our funding supported the development of their three-year strategic roadmap,<\/a> which aims to strengthen the literacy ecosystem and enable the conditions for all students to learn and grow.<\/p>\n To build a literacy ecosystem that supports multilingual learners, the Foundation joined other funders in the Emerging Bilingual Collaborative<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0In California, 60% of children from birth to five years old and 19% of K-12 students are multilingual learners. Our grant contributes to a pooled fund to drive multilingual priorities supporting students, families and educators across three geographic areas of California, including Oakland.<\/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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cIn Oakland, literacy isn\u2019t just a word; it\u2019s a force that shapes the future.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ 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=”{}”][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 – Kareem Weaver” module_class=”quotee” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2014Cassie Perham and Sanam Jorjani<\/strong>, Co-Executive Directors, Oakland Literacy Coalition<\/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_EDUC_EFC1.jpg” alt=”a teacher smiles while working with two elementary age students at a small table.” title_text=”1080-575_EDUC_EFC1″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” 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|||-2px||” custom_padding=”5px|70px|30px|70px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||20px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”5px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Education For Change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ 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=”Collaborating To Strengthen The Literacy Ecosystem” module_class=”header education” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ 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 Listening And Learning <\/strong><\/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” custom_padding=”|120px|0px|120px||” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When our relationships with grantees are grounded in trust, interdependence and solidarity<\/a>, we shift power to the communities we serve. We improved our grantmaking practices to reduce burdens for grant seekers and grantees in our application and reporting requirements. In 2023, the Oakland Literacy Coalition facilitated a funder roundtable that catalyzed new insights about building trusting relationships. Nonprofits emphasized the need for funders to show up and learn with grantees, and to ensure that listening is followed by action.<\/p>\n These insights affirmed our belief that listening and learning are essential to strengthening our grantmaking strategies and improving our practices. In 2020-2021, our Community Strategy Council<\/a> informed shifts in our strategies to help to address systemic barriers to learning. Their wisdom elevated the importance of funding approaches that are created by and for the communities we support. This year, we gathered stakeholder feedback and used our equity-driven evaluation framework<\/a> to assess our strategies and how they are impacting student outcomes. We remain committed to ensuring all Oakland children receive a high-quality education and look forward to sharing more bright spots and learnings in 2024.<\/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″ 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_EDUC_EBAC.jpg” alt=”families and children are seated at long tables in child-size chairs. They are turned and smiling at the camera The tables are full of plates of food.” title_text=”1080-575_EDUC_EBAC” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo credit” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Arial||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”0.8em” text_line_height=”3em” 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=”5px|70px|30px|70px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||20px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”5px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_main_element=”border-radius: 20px;||z-index: 1000;” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo credit: Maria Malaga and Johana Flores<\/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” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Fueling Learning And Literacy: 2022 Grantees” 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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Investing In Thriving Learning Communities: [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#aec1cd” 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third grade.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”audit note” _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” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \nNote: 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\/Education2023Financials.gif” alt=”pie chart shows .11 million in program-related expenses and 5.7 million in grantmaking” title_text=”Education2023Financials” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ 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communities to ensure that all Oakland children have the literacy skills to communicate, learn and thrive by the beginning of third grade. We are honored to partner with these organizations. Learn more about the\u00a02023 Education Program grant recipients.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Grantee list – Teaching and Learning” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ header_line_height=”2em” header_3_text_color=”#301e12″ header_3_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 3Ls Academy<\/p>\n Aspire Public Schools<\/p>\n Boon Philanthropy, Inc.<\/p>\n East Bay Agency for Children<\/p>\n Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation<\/p>\n Education for Change<\/p>\n Education Resource Strategies<\/p>\n EDvance College<\/p>\n Emerging Bilingual Collaborative<\/p>\n Families in Action Oakland<\/p>\n Family Engagement Lab<\/p>\n FluentSeeds<\/p>\n FULCRUM<\/p>\n High Expectations<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> Ignite! Reading<\/p>\n Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream<\/p>\n Lead Liberated (formerly Educate 78)<\/p>\n Lighthouse Community Public Schools<\/p>\n Lotus Bloom<\/p>\n Mindful Life Project<\/p>\n Oakland Literacy Coalition<\/p>\n Oakland Public Library<\/p>\n Oakland Starting Smart and Strong<\/p>\n Oakland Unified School District<\/p>\n Reading Partners<\/p>\n Springboard Collaborative<\/p>\n The Oakland REACH<\/p>\n The Teaching Well<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”EDUCATION PROGRAM” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_text_color=”#301E12″ 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 RESPONSE FUND<\/strong><\/p>\n This discretionary fund supports exceptional and emerging opportunities that will have an outsized impact and move us closer toward our vision of all Oakland children reading at or above grade level, no one suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Bay Area artists thriving.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Grantee list – Teaching and Learning” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ header_line_height=”2em” header_3_text_color=”#301e12″ header_3_line_height=”2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tandem, Partners in Early Learning<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <\/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″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” 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=”Explore” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ text_font=”Georgia||||” text_font_size=”20″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|120px||120px” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px” custom_padding_phone=”|0px||0px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Explore the Foundation\u2019s website to learn more about our Education program<\/a> and meet our\u00a0staff and Board members<\/a>.<\/p>\nBredejah Houston (right) receives a Literacy Liberator Fellowship certificate from The Oakland Reach\u2019s Jessica Fyles. The Oakland Reach has trained nearly 200 tutors to support 5,500 students across 38 schools in Oakland Unified School District.<\/h5>\n
ASCEND school leaders celebrate with parents at a Literacy Leadership Institute graduation ceremony. Through coalition building, individual coaching, education campaigns and their signature leadership institutes, Families in Action is increasing equity and access to quality education.<\/u><\/a><\/h5>\n
Lead Liberated works with Oakland Unified School District, Education For Change and Aspire schools to implement equitable anti-racist practices through coaching and training for leaders and educators.<\/h5>\n
Ignite! Reading provides students with virtual, one-on-one tutoring in the classroom.<\/h5>\n
Oakland Literacy Coalition distributes high quality, culturally affirming books through the Eat. Learn. Play. Bus.<\/h5>\n
Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Renton leads small group instruction. By partnering with FluentSeeds and family-serving organizations, Education for Change is a model for how to surround children with literacy support.<\/h5>\n
East Bay Agency for Children\u2019s<\/span> Little Steps to College is an early learning program that also expands family capacity.<\/h5>\n
<\/strong>2023 Grantees<\/p>\nThe Rainin Foundation invested over $5.8 million in 2023 to improve literacy among Oakland\u2019s children.<\/h2>\n
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