Tech Pathways in OUSD
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) has a long
history of pioneering Computer Science (CS) and
STEM education.
Pioneers in CS Education
From launching Computer Academies
in the 1990s to ensuring CS courses
were available at every middle
school in the 2010s, OUSD has
consistently led efforts to provide
equitable STEM opportunities.
Data Science
● Unit created by OUSD
teachers and WestEd
AI
● Unit focused on how AI
works and not just AI
literacy and tools developed
by OUSD teachers and
WestEd
Pioneering Curriculum
Goal: 1 year of CS in middle
School for all students
● One of the first districts to
offer CS in all middle
schools
● Currently offered at 10
Schools
● Salesforce funding supports
teacher salaries and
professional development
Middle School
● Computer Science Pathways
○ 3 schools
● Open CS Elective
○ 3 schools
High School
Robotics Teams
● Elementary, Middle
and High School
teams
● Oakland Robotics
Invitational
● Compete in FIRST
Robotics Competitions
Robotics
● Showcase for CS & other STEM work
in OUSD
● Over 2,000 people attended
● Projects TK - 12
STEM Fair
Broken Computers
● Summer and school year
● Earn industry
certification
● Over 12,000 devices
repaired to date
Tech Repair Internship
Possible Because of Partnerships
Where We’re Heading…
● Expand to all high
schools
● Start in elementary
school
● CS across the curriculum
Goal:
Build on the legacy of CS in Oakland and continue
to innovate, so that all Oakland students have
access to high quality Computer Science
CS for Oakland with Kapor Center
+
● Develop Artificial Intelligence Unit for Middle
School CS students
● Pay for AP CS Principles Test
● Support Robotics teams & STEM Fair
● Pay partial salary for schools who want to add
AP CSP section
● Provide professional development to teachers
● Support addition CS staff
Grant Provides Funding to
● Space for STEM Fair
● Student internships
Partnership Opportunities