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kooteam January 29, 2023 Announcements

Step Up to the MIC

The theme for this year’s Spring Symposium, “Step Up to the MIC,” is about amplifying multiracial, intergenerational, cross-functional voices to transform education systems. Through Spring Symposium, we have the opportunity […]

kooteam December 20, 2022 Announcements

Media Academy Student Registration

The KOO Media Academy is a workforce development and leadership program for Oakland students 14-21 years old. Students interested in learning TV, Film and Media have a unique opportunity to […]

kooteam December 19, 2022 Reports

SFUSD Black Teacher Recruitment

Latino, Black, Asian and Native American teachers account for 17% of all U.S. public school teachers. Approximately 2% are Black men. The overwhelming lack of engagement for Black men continues […]

kooteam December 19, 2022 Reports

Young Leaders Co-Design at The Well

On November 14th-16th more than 400 leaders convened from across sectors and generations in Washington, DC at The Well to restore, rejuvenate, build new relationships across identity, age, and sector. […]

kooteam December 7, 2022 Reports

Kingmakers of Oakland Expands Leadership

KOO Welcomes New Chief Program Officer and Senior Director of Communications Today, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), a nonprofit organization in Oakland, California committed to improving educational and life outcomes for […]

kooteam December 4, 2022 Reports

Positive Calls Build Positive Relationships

GET INVOLVED ⬇️ We know how important it is for family members to receive positive phone calls home from their kids’ educators. This month we want to encourage educators in […]

kooteam December 4, 2022 Announcements

Jean Yonemura Wing Memorial Scholarship

Annually, #GivingTuesday celebrates the power of community across the country at the local level. Kingmakers of Oakland established the Jean Yonemura Wing Memorial Scholarship fund to honor the life and […]

kooteam December 4, 2022 Announcements

November 2022 – King Of the Month

Each month we’re excited to highlight an educator or King from our community who embodies our Theory of Action – Engage, Encourage & Empower. This November, we’re so thrilled to […]

kooteam November 26, 2022 Announcements

The Power of Investing in Black-Led Organizations

GivingTuesday 2022: The Power of Investing in Black-Led Organizations Like Kingmakers of Oakland We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving this year – leaving with full bellies and even fuller […]

kooteam November 26, 2022 Reports

3 Takeaways from Fall Forum 2022

By Anthony Shoecraft and Adrian Henderson One of the best ways to improve the life outcomes for Black boys is to transform our education system. That’s why at Kingmakers of […]

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