Projects

Since 2017, the Oakland International Learning Lab has been in partnership to create a new teacher pipeline for Newcomer students in Oakland. Together, we raised funds and recruited educators who were already working with Newcomer students across the city. These future teachers will be in a Newcomer-focused cohort receiving additional training and support while getting their credential through Holy Names University, so that they can earn their California Preliminary Teaching Credential while learning from the best practices at OIHS on how to support their Newcomer students. Credential candidates receive a financial scholarship for their participation in the program.

The Learning Lab also supports scholarships and training for future administrators in OUSD at both PLI and Reach. These future leaders of Oakland schools learn how to structurally and systemically support the learning of Newcomer students through day-long workshops held at Oakland International High School, while earning their Preliminary Administrative Credential.