Deepening Relationships to Nature, Community and Self. Thriving Roots Wilderness School draws from nature as a medium for deepening connections to self, community, and the earth. By guiding students in learning ancestral skills and wilderness survival, we foster a relationship with the natural world, build community, and support students in becoming their brightest selves. 8220;Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Thriving Spaces Feng Shui! Do you experience joy when you walk into your home at the end of the day? Are you energized when you walk into your office or store on Monday morning and see a space ready for work? Does your space at home or at work radiate positive energy and feel harmonious? Does your environment support you and express who you are? My goal is to share with you the power of Feng Shui so you can answer YES wholeheartedly to all of these questions! Take a quick survey under Get Started.

Play This Simple Game to Help Your Child Build Vocabulary. It is common knowledge that a large vocabulary leads to increased intelligence. And, since the use of language begins at childhood, why not teach your children to enjoy learning and using new words? If your children are young, there is an easier form of this activity you can play with your children. Simply, introduce a word of the week on Monday. Pronounce the word, tell .

Click the arrow above to watch. Mdash;a short video highlighting OUSD and the work of the Strategic Plan. Improving Outcomes for Black Male Students. Mdash;disproportionate suspension rates for black males. A tremendous amount of work remains in this area, but OUSD has implemented a series of measures to help reverse a trend which limits the potential of not only black youth, but also the Oakland community as a whole. Click here to read more about our work.