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John Avalos for Mayor: Everyday giants can turn the city around
November 5, 2011
Join me in creating a San Francisco for all of us, not just the privileged few. Let’s work together to rebuild our communities, revitalize our economy and renew the hope in our youth. We can create thousands of living wage jobs for San Franciscans, expand local hire, create a city-owned bank, close corporate tax loopholes, provide free Muni for students and more.
Small, ‘second chance’ high schools, Robeson and BEST, face phase out in Oakland
May 18, 2009
“The alarming thing about phasing out is that the district is closing schools that have just opened,” said Jayeesha Dutta, a co-director at Oakland-based Youth in Focus. “If this is a reform tool, we’re never going to make progress.”
Fighting for school crumbs
February 20, 2009
For years the WCCUSD has been bitterly embattled in a monetary fight. This has resulted in a never-ending cry from students and families begging for schools to stay open in their communities.