Hinton Hodge For Oakland School Board District 3

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Oakland Tribune Endorses Jumoke Hinton Hodge for School Board

East Bay Express endorses Jumoke Hinton Hodge.

East Bay Express endorses Jumoke Hinton Hodge.” 

The Express, in it’s endorsements stated, “Hinton Hodge possesses an intimate understanding of the district’s issues and problems.”

About Jumoke’s competitor, the Express stated, “as far as we know, her competitor, Olugbemiga Oluwole, hasn’t even attended a school board meeting in the past decade.”

Thanks to the East Bay Express.

Here’s the link to the story:

http://www.eastbayexpress.com/news/endorsements_and_predictions/Content?oid=737511

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May 25 :: House Party for Parents of Adams Point

Please join Jumoke at a House Party in Adams Point specifically for families living in the Adams Point neighborhood.

The home of Teiahsha and Angelo. Their address is 251 Adams Street.

Come meet Jumoke, learn more about her candidacy - Real Talk

Considering moving just so you will have a better choice of schools for your child? Are you interested in partnering with other parents to attend your neighborhood school and go there as a group?

I’ve been there myself…daily process weighing what will be the best educational choice for my children. And I remember not always being happy with my choices.

Share your needs and concerns about receiving a quality education in District 3 for your children. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, May 25th from 2-3pm.

If you like what you hear please take a yard sign, tell your neighbors and come volunteer during these last two crucial weeks of the campaign!

Looking Forward….

June 1: House Party by Darbie Howard & Amana Harris

Join us as we celebrate our pledge to inspire new and old School Board members to create comprehensive and holistic educational policies along with practices that inspire a “student-centered district” of young leaders.

When: 3pm - 4:30pm
Where: 3324 West Street Oakland, CA
Hosted by: Darbi Howard and Amana Harris

May 29 :: Real Talk about Charter Schools in Oakland

Please come to a Candidate and Charter School forum being sponsored by…

The Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute

When: Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 6PM-8PM

Where: James Moore Theater – Oakland Museum

http://www.museumca.org/visit/map.html

Why: To engage the Oakland community in a meaningful, informative, balanced public dialogue on charter schools – hearing from all perspectives – pro, con, neutral – discussing legal mandates, choice, accountability, policy and budget implications, educational equity, and more.

The Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute is sponsoring a public dialogue on charter schools. The convening will have two parts. The first part will allow several different perspectives to be voiced around charter schools. As noted above, the purpose of the convening is to provide an avenue where the Oakland community can engage in a meaningful conversation around this subject. We are speaking with the California Department of Education, California Charter Schools Association, EdSource, Oakland Education Association, Oakland School Board, Oakland Unified School District and parents of Oakland public schools.

Part II of the public dialogue will be a Candidates Forum, where all individuals running for Oakland School Board will have an opportunity to respond to questions from the Oakland community on the subject of charter schools.

Well this has been one of the most complicated and polarizing topics within Oakland - since maybe the state take over. There we people who actually advocated for the takeover- that worked within the District!

Anyway…we are now finally bringing ourselves together to begin a conversation.

I will be there front and center.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Getting Things Done!

Dear Friends & Family

Dear family and friends,

I am humbled to share with you a decision to extend my commitment to public service.

I am seeking the position of School Board Director for District 3 with the Oakland Unified School District.  After the June 3rd election, I will enthusiastically begin service, working on behalf of the students and families of Oakland.  The Hinton Hodge Campaign for Oakland will be one that provides the real talk our families and communities deserve.  I am so excited to have you with me for this experience.

I stand up for the many hopes and aspirations of our hard working families.  My candidacy is about raising the level of our standards, giving us the the highest of expectations so that the children of this district will receive quality education. In this new world economy, all of our students must be College and Work Ready. Furthermore, our children must be emotional and physical safe, in their community to attain the education they deserve.

I have lived in Oakland for 23 years and I am very grateful to be married to Greg Hodge, an amazing father and public servant within the community.  As I embrace this opportunity to serve on the school board, I do so by carrying on the legacy he has created over the last eight years.  Greg’s job has been challenging during the reform efforts within the school district and he is moving forward to do even bolder work in his bid for City Council for District 3.  We are looking forward to his ongoing commitment to our youth and families.

I’ve had the blessing to parent four children (ranging in ages 14-24) that offer daily reminders of both the nurturing youth need and the great heights to which they can soar with the proper inspiration.  I am proud to say that my children are singers, after school tutors, mathematicians, bid whist players, scientists, storytellers, runners, stilt walking clowns and ultimate Frisbee champions and they are prospering as they mature into healthy young adults.  I am grateful for their diligence and the way they always do more than what is expected. They continually inspire me.

Over the last six years my own work in District 3 has allowed me to partner with some of the most dynamic, dedicated and diligent parents, grandparents and guardians of the District. We have created a presence by defining meaningful family and community engagement. We have trained, taught and provided education and information to over 300 parents and guardians. So many of the parents have gone beyond being advocates for their own children and other students and are evolving into leaders of the revitalization of District 3.  Our effort has been about restoring a safe and healthy community for all children and families of District 3 and you will see us linking education with public safety, environmental justice and demands for affordable housing.

We know that our system lacks basic components that increase efficiency including proficient communications, data and accounting tools.  As we move towards local governance we must diligent.  We must rebuild these systems that allow for greater accountability.  This will allow us to gauge what works and what doesn’t.

There have been many attempts at reform within Oakland Unified School District, yet there has been few instances of transformative educational policy.  The policy and leadership changes that we have seen have achieved little impact on transforming the culture of our institutions which still hold some fundamental myths which harm our children.  I don’t hold these myths to be true-we do have students that are interested and willing and able.  I believe we can work harder ensure every child has the appropriate learning environment to move them towards college and work readiness, no matter what school they attend.

There are pressing issues that we must address, boldly, honestly and with a sense of urgency.  We must question:

1. How do all of our families ultimately inspire our youth and create safe passages for them as they take their educational journey?
2. How will we maintain small schools within our district?
3. How can we be mindful of our situation, and intentional in addressing the declining enrollment in our schools?
4. How will we encourage District 3 families and students to remain in the district and be a part of the rebuild?
5. How will we truly strengthen Options for District 3 Families?
6. What will it take for us to support talented and dedicated educators to honestly do their craft – to educate every child in their classroom no matter their life circumstance?
7. How do we address and care for the holistic health needs of our students, ensuring that they are not only ready to learn, but ready to lead when they move towards college or career.

We can address these issues and with your support my campaign will focus on these points:

1. Cultivating Excellence
2. Encouraging a Culture of Committed Service & Leadership
3. Promoting Complete Community Engagement

I am seeking your support. You can volunteer your time, share your ideas, introduce me to a friend and make a donation.  You can, as I have, put our families and children first.  Please allow me the opportunity to listen to your experiences so that I may become the best advocate and authentic voice for the aspirations of District 3 students, families and educators.

With Respect and Appreciation,

Jumoke Hinton-Hodge
Your Candidate for School Board, District 3