By Theresa Harrington, EdSource, April 17, 2020
Even before the coronavirus struck, many families in Oakland Unified struggled to get by. But with residents forced to stay home and non-essential businesses closed, circumstances have turned dire.
In response, many educators and community members are going far beyond their normal duties in these far-from-normal times. They are helping needy families with food, financial aid and technology through donations and fundraising campaigns.
At some schools, more than half the students’ parents have lost their jobs, including Esperanza Elementary — where 80 percent of households are out of work, according to the district. And those who are undocumented will not be eligible for federal stimulus checks.
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