This year, we mark a decade of building literacy equity in Oakland. This summer, we're inviting supporters to invest in Oakland's children. Your gift expands access, supports families & educators, and helps more kids become confident readers. Give today: https://f.mtr.cool/oihiowagri

This will be a great speaker series from our friends at the California Reading and Literature Project! Looking forward to learning from Dr. Pittman.

Last day to apply for Summer Action Grants! Eligible orgs can get up to $500 in grants + books to support literacy projects that make reading interactive, social, and joyful. 📚🌟 ➡️ Learn more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/xelscbawqm #oaklandisareadingtown #oaklandreads #readinghappenseverywhere

Applicants now have one week left to apply to our Reading Brings Us Together Summer Action Grants, which provide up to $500 in grants to support literacy projects that help cultivate a shared culture of reading across Oakland. 📖🌟 ➡️ Learn more & apply: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants

What a morning at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary! OLC staff and volunteers got to read to students for the API Read-in with the Oakland Ed Fund. Thank you to MLK and every educator who welcomed us! #AAPIHeritageMonth #OaklandReads #readalouds #AAPIHeritageMonth #OaklandReads #readalouds

Behind every child who picks up a book with confidence is a teacher who believed in them first. Thank you to every educator building literacy, one reader at a time. 💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Join us for an interactive webinar with Jill Lauren from Whole Phonics, and Nancy Eberhardt and Tamika Reece from ReadWorks, to explore practical, joyful ways to build sentence-level understanding using ReadWorks resources! 📖 ➡️ Link to register: bit.ly/Syntax-2026

Last week at the 3rd Annual OUSD LitFest, Mayor Barbara Lee & OUSD leadership joined us to launch Oakland Is a Reading Town, a campaign to build a reading culture across every Oakland neighborhood. Is your organization ready to be part of it?  → http://oaklandreads.org/readingtown #OaklandReads

Yesterday Mayor Barbara Lee, OUSD leadership, & the Oakland Literacy Coalition launched Oakland Is a Reading Town, a campaign to build a city where every student is a confident, joyful reader. Is your organization in? Sign the pledge: http://www.oaklandreads.org/readingtown #OaklandReads

Our application is now open for our Reading Brings Us Together Summer 2026 Action Grants!🌟 Our Action Grants support literacy projects outside of school time that cultivate a shared culture of reading for Oakland youth.📖 ❤️ ➡️ Apply: bit.ly/OLCactiongrants  #summerofreading #readinghappenseverywhere

Saturday was National School Librarian Day and April is School Library Month. We appreciate Oakland school library staff for everything they do to foster belonging, joy, and discovery for students across 66 libraries!  #schoollibrarylove #schoollibrarymonth

March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility! Here are just a few of our favorite titles to read with kids that celebrate and share the experiences of trans and non-binary people. #transdayofvisibility See our full LGBTQIA+ Kids Book List here: https://bookshop.org/lists/olc-lgbtqia-kids-book-list

What do pizza, dinosaurs, and pilots have in common? They've all got a schwa, an unstressed vowel. Join us for a free webinar on April 14 to explore why vowels are the MVPs of decoding and help students unlock the mystery and magic of the schwa. Link to register: http://bit.ly/Schwa-2026

FIS showed up strong at @oaklitcoalition.bsky.social’s 2026 Literacy & Justice for All Symposium! 📚 We joined hundreds of advocates advancing literacy justice, with our team leading conversations on policy + family power. This isn’t a moment—it’s a movement. Let’s keep mobilizing all year long! 🙌🏽🔥

We believe Oakland can get this right. But it requires leaders to show up with a clear plan — not just for budget stabilization, but for the children counting on a system that works. Sanam Jorjani in EdSource today: https://edsource.org/2026/literacy-cuts-threaten-progress/753006

📍 See you TOMORROW at Literacy & Justice for All 2026! Quick check-in details: 🕒 Check-in Times:  Friday, Mar 7: 12:30-4:30 PM (Skyline Room) Saturday, Mar 8: 8:00-8:45 AM (West Hall) Pro Tip: Arrive early on Friday to get your badge and get a refreshment before the Fireside Chat #LJ4All

Excited to announce that we’ll be speaking at the 2026 Literacy & Justice for All Symposium, hosted by @oaklitcoalition.bsky.social on March 6–7, 2026! #LiteracyJustice4All #LJ4ALL

Program update: Unfortunately, Carmita Semaan will not be able to be with us for the welcome reception and Fireside Chat this Friday. We're pleased that Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison from UC Berkeley Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunities (CREEO) will be joining the program in her place.

⏰ Registration ends this Friday for @oaklitcoalition.bsky.social's Literacy & Justice For All Symposium! Join FIS’s Olga Corona De La Cruz & other #Literacy and #FamilyEngagement leaders for a panel, “Families Leading for Literacy." 🔗 Secure your spot before it’s too late: bit.ly/48dvSed

Did you order your Literacy & Justice for All shirts and bags yet? The deadline was extended to Feb. 13 for pre-orders - order now to guarantee your size will be available:  https://www.literacyandjusticeforall.org/shop

FIS is excited to present at @oaklitcoalition.bsky.social's #LJ4All in March, where FIS leaders Yolie Flores & Olga Corona De La Cruz will speak on 2 separate panels! Join educators, administrators, & advocates committed to literacy as a civil right. Register: bit.ly/48dvSed #LiteracyJustice4All

Announcing our #LJ4All opening reception program for March 6! We’re thrilled to have the 2025 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate opening our program, followed by an incredible Fireside Chat. Registration required, and space is limited. https://www.literacyandjusticeforall.org/register2026

So many books, so little time (so I’ve narrowed it down for you!). Here are my Top 10 Favourite books of 2025!📚 Book #1: Harnessing the Science of Learning by @nathanielswain.bsky.social #cognitivescience

We're excited to announce the afternoon plenary session for the 2026 Literacy & Justice for All symposium! Maryanne Wolf, Esther Quintero, and Yolie Flores will discuss "Language and Literacy: Connecting Policy, Practice, and Possibility."

New #LJ4All sessions just announced: Cristina Howery of @Fishtank Learning will host a lunch table talk on Promoting Equity Through Close Reading

We’re very close to meeting our $25,000 goal! If you’ve been considering a year-end gift, we invite you to make your 2025 tax-deductible donation by the end of today. Now is the perfect time to join our community in supporting Oakland’s young readers! Http://Bit.ly/GiveOLC25

New #LJ4All sessions just announced: Dr. Antonio A. Fierro of @95PercentGroup will present on Pathways to Literacy Equity: A Focus on Phonemic Awareness, Sound/Spelling Walls, and Cross-Linguistic Connections

Shoutout to our Silver Sponsors! 🌟 Huge thanks to @AIMInstitute, @CurriculumAssociates, and @AlbertShankerInstitute for making Literacy & Justice for All 2026 possible. Together, we're transforming literacy learning. March 6-7, 2026 → https://f.mtr.cool/dblnbghche #LiteracyAndJustice2026

Grateful to 95 Percent Group for becoming a Gold Sponsor of the Literacy & Justice for All Symposium! Your support helps make this symposium possible for educators & leaders working toward literacy justice for every child. Join us March 6-7, 2026 → http://www.literacyandjusticeforall..org

Thank you to @fulcrumliteracy.bsky.social  for supporting the Literacy & Justice for All Symposium! We are honored to partner with you and grateful for all the ways you stand up for kids' right to read!

Looking ahead to 2026, we're committed to keeping literacy on the agenda. We;ll continue to show up for educators & ensure students' needs are met. Your support right now matters. Can you help us raise $25k to keep literacy a gateway to opportunity?  http://www.oaklandliteracycoalition.org/donate

Happening now: District & school -level leaders discuss how data can be used to get more kids reading proficiently #rootedinreading  On the panel: Tala Kauzer, Clifford Thompson, Kate Sugarman,  Jamilah Sanchez, Sanam Jorjani Hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and GO Public Schools

Every child deserves the joy of reading 📖. With the right support, nearly every child can learn to read well. Find out how you can help at http://www.OaklandReads.org. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Reading is a journey we take together 🌍. OaklandReads.org has tools for educators, families, and community partners - because it takes all of us to nurture young readers to become confident, lifelong learners! #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Strong families. Strong educators. Strong community partners. That’s the formula for strong readers 💪. Explore https://f.mtr.cool/zuhmpxxyqk to find resources for your role in this journey. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Every child moves at their own pace. OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones shows which literacy milestones to look for by grade and how to help when progress slows. See milestones by grade → http://www.OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones #OaklandReads #ReadingTipsForParents

Our Impact Report is out! In the '24-25 year: 166,531 books curated and distributed & 12,529 students got brand new books! Behind every #: a kid falling in love with reading, a teacher gaining new tools, a family connecting through stories. https://oaklandliteracycoalition.org/our-work/our-impact/

Reading is more than sounding out words. It’s 8 essential skills, from print awareness to comprehension. Explore the 8 skills every reader needs → http://www.OaklandReads.org/reading-skill-overview  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading

Join us for our Making Literacy Data Matter public panel event Dec. 9 3-4:30pm! Hear from OUSD educators, district leaders, and community members. 📖✨ ➡️ More details and RSVP at bit.ly/literacydataforum  #literacyforall #oaklandliteracy

🧑‍🏫 Tutors and mentors, do you need FREE literacy tools for your students? On OaklandReads.org we offer skill-based activities, videos 📹, and resources you can integrate into your sessions 📑. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

⏰ LAST DAY! Early bird registration ends TODAY at midnight. Secure 20% off your tickets to Literacy & Justice for All—March 6-7, 2026 in Oakland. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/jdssirqyvp #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

⏰ LAST DAY! Early bird registration ends TODAY at midnight. Secure 20% off your tickets to Literacy & Justice for All—March 6-7, 2026 in Oakland. Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/jppkbgczke #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll #Lj4All

We are thrilled to announce all 20 recipients of our Reading Everywhere 2025-2026 School Year Action Grants! HUGE congratulations to the exceptional organizations doing their part in fostering a culture of reading accessibility! 🎉  #readinghappenseverywhere #oaklandyouth #weneeddiversebooks

Tutors & mentors: Looking for ready-to-use tools? OaklandReads.org offers skill-based guides (phonics, fluency, comprehension) plus short explainer videos you can weave into your sessions. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Your organization can make an even bigger impact with Oakland Reads. Share OaklandReads.org/reading-with-children with families to encourage daily read-alouds and bonding through books. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Supporting readers is community work! OaklandReads.org/storytimevideos has read-alouds and book lists you can use in tutoring or afterschool sessions. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Our Eat. Learn. Play. Bus event with the Alameda County Community Food Bank at Bridges Academy at Melrose was an absolute hit! 🌟 Always happy to be in community! 🫶📚 #readinghappenseverywhere #weneeddiversebooks #oaklandyouth

🚨 1 week left for early bird pricing! Registration closes October 31. This is your final chance to save 20% on Literacy & Justice for All, happening March 6-7, 2026 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. #LiteracyForAll #LastChance #ProfessionalDevelopment

Families are children’s first teachers ❤️. OaklandReads.org has easy activities - from ABC hunts to storytime videos - that build confidence while making reading fun. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents

Partner with your child’s teacher 🧑‍🏫. At oaklandreads.org/reading-skill-overview you’ll see how classroom lessons connect to activities you can try at home. #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents