Ashley McBride is a journalist at The Oaklandside. She writes about education equity, focusing on Oakland’s public district and charter schools, while also covering broader themes related to culture and society. Her work has been featured in Revolver Magazine, Berkeleyside, AARP, and the World Wealth Journal.
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Oakland, United States (Local)
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By: Ashley Mcbride
In 2003, the state bailed out Oakland United to the tune of $100 million — with some conditions.
By: Ashley Mcbride
The Oakland school board’s latest rift is over a plan to cap the district’s spending on contracts.
By: Ashley Mcbride
A query about one of the King of Pop’s most famous moves turned into a novel science fair project for a Redwood Heights second grader.
A budget resolution intended to scrutinize spending on consultants and outside contracts prompted a swift backlash when it ended up defunding after-school programs.
By: Ashley Mcbride
One thing Kyla Johnson-Trammell would say in her final scheduled press conference: School closures are a necessity.
By: Ashley Mcbride
The announcement comes one day after Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell said she and the board weren’t aligned on financial sustainability.
By: Ashley Mcbride
A Southerner with a style all his own, Marvin Boomer devoted himself to Oakland and its young people.
By: Ashley Mcbride
Once the state loan is paid off, the school district will have an extra $6 million annually to spend elsewhere.
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