Middle School Magic

“We have to build a standard where if it’s not good enough for my child, it’s not good for anyone’s child.” In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of Oakland Unified Middle Schools, focusing on the extensive opportunities that are to be found--once again--in the middle grades. Computer science and athletics, the arts and the great outdoors, not to mention angst and apathy and acne: We talk with Middle School Network Superintendent Cliff Hong about current realities for middle school and the all the work that's happening every day in one of the most misunderstood arenas in public education.

Mentioned in this episode:

• OUSD's middle schools
• The Oakland Athletic League (OAL)
• Oakland Goes Outdoors (OGO)
• Measure G1

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