EAT. LEARN. PLAY. FUTURESPECTIVE
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TRANSFORMING SPACES
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For the Whole School We transform school spaces to ensure kids have equitable access to dignified, joyful places to eat, learn, and play. Including transformations to schoolyards, cafeterias, libraries, and gyms.
“My class completely changed!”
LEARN
“Do we get to read today?!’ is a question students have asked me every day of summer school since students selected a graphic novel as their independent reading book. Through independently reading books in the graphic novel library, students have developed the skills of choosing books that are interesting and level-appropriate for them, summarizing plots to pitch books to peers, and analyzing character development. The graphic novel library has truly created a culture of excitement and confidence around reading.”
School Libraries
We refresh elementary school libraries with books that spark the joy of reading in spaces they are excited to be. We are piloting 3+ libraries in 2025 while also supporting libraries with grants and providing books to 50+ free little libraries that will be planted throughout Oakland.
EAT
PLAY
Ms. Shirley Elmhurst United Middle School
Cafeterias
We provide all kids with access to safe places to play and be active. We are renovating 25 elementary schoolyards by 2026—adding new playgrounds, multi-sport courts, nature exploration areas, outdoor classrooms, murals, and trees. We are also renovating middle and high school gyms in partnership with Under Armour. Schoolyards & Gyms
We ensure kids have enjoyable spaces to eat with access to clean water. We are updating dozens of elementary and middle school dining halls, turning them into vibrant multi-purpose spaces that welcome students throughout the day—from drop-off to meals, special activities, and school assemblies.
OUR OAKLAND SCHOOLYARD TRANSFORMATIONS See all we’ve accomplished together for students and the surrounding school community
WHY WE’RE HERE
MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE
WHERE WE’RE GOING
THE EAT. LEARN. PLAY. VILLAGE
PEOPLE ARE PUMPED
NEXT STOP
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