Get to know Oakland's charter schools

March 28, 2011

Get to know some of the amazing and diverse charter schools in Oakland and the Bay Area.

Oakland Charter Academy

The California Charter Schools Association named this school "Charter School of the Year" in 2009 for its amazing work to prepare students for college.

Aspire Public Schools

Aspire runs more than 30 high-performing schools across California, including several in the Bay area. Their motto is "College for Certain."

KIPP Schools

KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) has schools across the country focused on helping low-income students go to college.

Envision Schools

Envision runs four schools in California - hear what one student had to say about her experience.

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