🎉 The countdown begins! Join us March 6-7, 2026, in downtown Oakland for Literacy & Justice for All—our signature conference bringing together educators, community leaders, and literacy champions. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/tkzqsxmdkf #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

📣LAST DAY to submit your application to our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Don't miss this opportunity to win new books for your students and up to $250 in additional funding for supplementary activities! 📚 Apply by TONIGHT to be considered: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants

There are lots of ways to integrate STEAM learning and literacy! Here are some tips to get started. Oakland-based community groups can apply for Reading Everywhere Action Grants to support these projects: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants #readinghappenseverywhere

Time is RUNNING OUT to apply to our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Grantees win new books for students and up to $250 in funding for accompanying activities! 📚❤️ 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #literacyandjusticeforall

Just 3 days left to apply for our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Don't miss the opportunity to win grants supplying new books for students and up to $250 in funding! 📚😎 Don't miss out! Submit your application now: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #lj4all

ATTN: #EdPrep Programs and #TeacherCandidates Have you heard the latest #SB488 updates from the #CTC? Get details on the #RICA extension, approved #literacy performance assessment models, and more: www.fulcrumliteracy.org/media/sb488-updates 👈🏽 Like + share to help keep our community informed!

One week left to apply for our Reading Everywhere Action Grants! Grantees receive new books for students and can win up to $250 in funding for accompanying literacy activities! 📚❤️ ➡️ Submit your application by Oct 3 to be considered: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants

We're very excited to offer a free webinar next month with Renata M. Archie, Ed.D., on unlocking the power of screener data. We should now have access to reliable screening data for K-2 students in CA. But what does it actually tell us, and how do we use it wisely? Register: https://lnkd.in/gEFzXf-B

Exciting news! Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA, will join us as a featured guest speaker at the 2026 Literacy and Justice for All symposium. Early bird registration: https://bit.ly/earlybirdbluesky

Volunteers needed: work with a teacher to help create organized, accessible, inspiring spaces for young readers in OUSD classrooms. We are seeking volunteers October 7-10.  Sign up today to spread the joy of reading! https://bit.ly/classroomglowup

Chapters of Change attendees will get to meet two distinguished youth poets: 📝 Cael Dueñas-Lara - Oakland Youth Poet Laureate  📝 Zara Quiter - Youth Poet Laureate Finalist These remarkable young artists are using poetry to process, heal, and inspire change in their communities and beyond.

Early bird registration opens next week! Join literacy practitioners, administrators, advocates, and researchers in Oakland next March. #literacyandjusticeforall #lj4all Lock in early bird rates beginning 9/2 at www.LiteracyandJusticeForAll.org

📊 Turn your literacy screening data into actionable insights! MTSS Specialist Dr. Renata Archie breaks down how to interpret results and predict student outcomes. Oct 20th, 11am-12:30pm. Essential for educators! https://bit.ly/UniversalScreener_OLC

We're excited to join the back-to-school festivities this Saturday at the Oakland Roots game! Come find our booth!

The most common vowel sound in English isn't A, E, I, O, or U—it's the schwa! 📚 Join us on October 9 for "Beyond A, E, I, O, and U: The Essential Role of Schwa" to help students master this crucial but often overlooked element of reading and spelling. Register at http://bit.ly/Schwa-OLC

Big changes this year in the TK and Early Childhood landscape: All Oakland 4-year-olds are eligible for transitional kindergarten

We're excited to share the 2025 Chapters of Change honorees! Join us on Sept. 17 to celebrate Riaz Taplin, our Champion of Change Award recipient, and Ty-Licia Hooker, our Community Champion. Tickets and sponsorship information at http://www.oaklandliteracycoalition.org/chapters-of-change

Announcing the featured guest speakers for the 2026 Literacy & Justice for All Symposium: Julie Washington, Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Esther Quintero, and Claude Goldenberg. See the latest announcements and more details at www.LiteracyandJusticeForAll.org

Last chance to submit proposals for #lj4all 2026!

Last chance to submit proposals for #lj4all 2026!

Join us on Sept. 17 for an unforgettable evening of community, inspiration, and impact. When we come together, we can ensure every Oakland child becomes a confident, lifelong reader. Tickets: https://oaklandliteracycoalition.org/chapters-of-change/ #ChaptersOfChange2025 #OaklandLiteracyCoalition

📚 Educators & advocates! 1 week left to submit session proposals for Literacy and Justice for All 2026! Content strands: Promoting Effective Practice & Instruction, Partnering for Impact, Leadership for Literacy,  Literacy and Social Justice.  More info: http://bit.ly/LJ4All26RFP #lj4all #edusky

Think you know your vowels? Think again! English has 12+ distinct vowel sounds that can be spelled in 10+ different ways! 🤯 Join Reading Specialist Celestina Lee Aug 6 for "Building Vowel Power," and discover why vowels are the MVPs of reading. Register now! Link in bio 📖 https://bit.ly/vowels-OLC

We are thrilled to announce that Zaretta Hammond, renowned teacher educator and author, will be our keynote speaker for the 2026 Literacy and Justice for All Symposium! Get the latest updates at www.LiteracyandJusticeForAll.org #LJ4All

The RFP is open for 2026 symposium sessions! Seeking breakout session proposals that promote equity-centered literacy practices and offer hands-on learning. (Note: 50% off registration applies to speakers at nonprofits with budgets under $1M) Learn more: http://www.bit.ly/LJ4All26RFP #edusky #SOR

All kids benefit from reading with an adult, and different kids at different ages need different things. The key is knowing what they need at each stage. Want tips? https://www.oaklandreads.org/reading-with-children #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Congrats to the 35 organizations that received Reading Everywhere Action Grants this summer! Through these initiatives, Oakland kids and families will have access to 4000 brand new, high-interest, culturally affirming books! #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandliteracy #summerreading

Not every child loves reading on their own, there are lots of ways to make it more fun and accessible. Check out our list of tips for supporting your reluctant reader.  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

For many children, learning to read requires a lot of support and practice. If you’re concerned about your child’s reading at any age, NOW is the right moment to get some support. The sooner you can get help and resources for your child, the more success they will begin to experience.

Kids learn letter shapes & names before reading! Begin with an ABC hunt at home to help them recognize letters. Discover more activities at www.oaklandreads.org/letter-knowledge. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Is your child holding their books the right way? Are they scribbling? This is print awareness in action! Learn more about print awareness and find ways to support your child at https://www.oaklandreads.org/print-awareness #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

We were proud to be a part of the Alameda County Public Defender’s Block Party on May 31! We gave out more than 170 children’s books, and some lucky readers got to read to Reeter, the sweetest therapy dog! #readinghappenseverywhere #pawsforreading #earlyliteracy

Do you remember learning to read? Do you remember what it took? Reading is a combination of eight specific skills. Explore each of these 8 skills and find ways to practice with young readers. www.oaklandreads.org/reading-skill-overview  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

The Appeals Court saw Trump’s assault on the Dept of Ed for what it is: an attack on the separation of powers and a threat to opportunity for kids. They kept the PI intact. democracyforward.org/updates/appe...

Meet OLC Director of Programs Jen Bloom!  From classroom teacher to coach to her current role, Jen's journey embodies our whole-community approach.  Great profile by GO Public Schools ➡️ https://gopublicschoolsoakland.org/2025/05/may-community-leader/

English has 26 letters but 44 sounds with 200+ spellings. Kids need phonics practice to read well. Help them at home w/ resources from Oakland Reads. Ask teachers which patterns to focus on. Explore: https://www.oaklandreads.org/decodable-books #ReadingTipsForParents #scienceofreading #decodables

Learning how to read can be frustrating. That’s where OaklandReads.org comes in. If you feel lost in how to help your children with reading, start here!  https://f.mtr.cool/dnoqatoqnb #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

A win for students with disabilities, teachers in under-staffed schools, and those trying to afford college.  Judge blocks Trump administration's mass layoffs at the Education Department | AP News

Reading is a gateway to the world. Getting access to that world isn’t just about sounding out words—it’s about connecting sounds, understanding meaning, and building vocabulary. We love these Brain Builders videos that explain how it all works. Visit https://f.mtr.cool/oawamvdsmr

The application for summer 2025 action grants closes TONIGHT! Don't forget to get your application in to be considered for free books and up to $250 for literacy programs. bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #readinghappenseverywhere

Interesting look at high dosage tutoring models and potential funding sources for CA districts by @edsource.org

The application for summer 2025 action grants closes TONIGHT! Don't forget to get your application in to be considered for free books and stipend for literacy programs. bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #readinghappenseverywhere

Join us now for our morphology webinar with @wordsinthewild.bsky.social! us06web.zoom.us/j/8245836553... #edusky #earlyliteracy #structuredwordinquiry

3 days left to apply for a Reading Everywhere Action Grant! Oakland communities and organizations that work with preschool to high school age youth are eligible for up to $250 PLUS books for your participants. bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #readinghappenseverywhere

One week left to apply for a Reading Everywhere Action Grant, which can provide books for students and up to $250 to local community and faith groups! Be sure to submit your application by May 9 to be considered: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants #readinghappenseverywhere

Happy #PreservationWeek! This year’s theme is "Preserve the Past, Shape the Future: Inspiring the Next Generation." Check out the free webinars happening this week, including a discussion with @mychal3ts.bsky.social, 2025 honorary chair. 🔗 preservationweek.org/free-webinars/

Just four days after Donald Trump took office earlier this year, his Department of Education released a statement declaring book bans a “hoax.” Documentary ‘Banned Together’ follows three students’ efforts to preserve intellectual freedom in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Do you use arm tapping with your students? Which body memory or kinesthetic techniques do you find help students the most?

If you were at this year's Literacy & Justice for All symposium and saw Dr. Cherry-Paul's keynote, you'll especially appreciate this opportunity! #lj4all #antiracistreadingrevolution

I don’t think I’ve fought so hard for something so basic in my 35 year career: for children to have the #RightToRead. Please join me in fighting for this for our kids… for their future — and ours. Plz sign the AB 1121 petition.