INVESTMENT AREA 1Black Children & Youth Learn and Grow
VISIONAll Black East Oakland youth have an enriching, holistic educational journey, connected with the supports, experiences, and personalized pathways needed to thrive and contribute their gifts to the world.
Our PlanExpand Access to Affordable Early Care & Education
Rise East funding will support a small business accelerator to increase the number of affordable, licensed early care options in the 40x40. Rise East will also start a fund to cover the cost of small home improvements required for licensure.
Increase Early Literacy
We will expand high-dosage literacy programs in East Oakland public elementary schools and reinforce this with parent engagement and neighborhood messaging campaigns to increase the percentage of children ready for kindergarten and on-track to maintain or surpass grade-level reading throughout their educational journey.
Strengthen Culturally Resonant Black Youth Development
We will expand culturally resonant youth development programming in school, after school, and during the summer to boost attendance, academic performance, and social-emotional wellness.
Expand College and Career Pathways
We will create a career exploration hub to coordinate internships, connect students with mentors and employers, and help them prepare for a meaningful, joyful, and productive life after graduation.
Accelerate Black Educator Pipeline
We will increase the number of Black teachers in East Oakland by investing in recruitment, professional development, and retention efforts. We will also provide a structured pathway for students from the neighborhood to pursue careers in education and become teachers in our neighborhood schools.
Our GoalIncrease enrollment in high-quality, affordable early care programs
Improve Black student socio-emotional wellness
Improve Black student attendance and enrollment Increase Black student literacy at all ages and grade levels
Increase Black student access to early career support, including internships and professional mentors.
Increase postsecondary success for Black students Increase the number of Black teachers in 40x40 schools
Improve community-school relationships in the 40x40 neighborhood
Increase and better coordinate public funding for Black youth success