OLC in the News
Making Headlines: OLC’s Impact in the Community
January 27, 2025 by Alicia Simba
The science of reading: It’s time to bring preschool teachers into the conversation
"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful." - Alicia Simba
July 29, 2024 by Ashley McBride
These Oakland organizations are looking for volunteers to serve in schools this year
"Today, 95% of OUSD students are at a school with a library. Four years ago, fewer than half of OUSD campuses had a functioning library."
- Ashley McBride
Eat. Learn. Play.
From Struggle to Strength: Advancing Literacy in Oakland
"From Struggle to Strength highlights Eat. Learn. Play.’s role as a vital partner and “dot connector,” ensuring that students in Oakland have access to the resources they need to thrive."
Sep 12, 2023 by Ashley McBride
The Oakland Literacy Coalition is looking to support community groups serving preschool to high school-aged children.
Oakland organizations can receive up to $500 and a trove of children's books from the OLC for new programs that promote reading.
Mar 25, 2024 by Ashley McBride
The Measure G parcel tax has helped pay for librarians across OUSD schools. Philanthropy has helped defray other costs, like buying books and technology, but library supporters say it isn't sustainable.
Mar 23, 2023 by Karen D'Souza
Amid California's mounting literacy crisis, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond named two statewide literacy directors, Nancy Brynelson and Bonnie Garcia, Thursday as part of a push to get more California third-graders reading by 2026.
Mar 11, 2025
The 2025 Literacy and Justice for All Symposium, sponsored by the Oakland Literacy Coalition, brought together literacy leaders from across the state to discuss research, advocacy, and opportunities to collaborate to improve literacy outcomes for all students. At GO Public Schools we were excited to participate in this important event.
