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Children Rising

@Children_Rising

Children Rising programs enable children to succeed in school ... and in life. Learn more at [email protected]

 Oakland, CA
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Joined October 2009
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📚 Two new partnerships, one shared commitment to Oakland kids! Thank you, @Prologis, for delivering copier paper to East Oakland Pride, our newest school partner. Together, we're strengthening Oakland through education! 💙 #ChildrenRising #OaklandEducation @OUSDNews
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🫶🏾 Timely support matters. When children receive tutoring, encouragement, and family connection before they fall further behind, they can build skills, confidence, and hope. Read 👉🏽 children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandLiteracy #ReadingSupport #ChildrenRising
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✨ The right help at the right time can change how a child sees themselves. Steady tutoring and encouragement helped her begin to believe: “I can learn.” Read the reflection: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #TutoringWorks #OaklandEducation #ChildrenRising
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✨ The right help at the right time can change how a child sees themselves. Steady tutoring and encouragement helped her begin to believe: “I can learn.” Read the reflection: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #TutoringWorks #OaklandEducation #ChildrenRising
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👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 Families can least afford for support to disappear. Reading, math, and family support help children catch up before they fall further behind. Read why timely support matters: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandKids #CircleOfCare #ChildrenRising
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What if every Oakland school had a community partner ready to listen and respond? Children Rising helps connect schools with faith & civic groups to build lasting relationships and practical support. Read: children-rising.org/2026/09/… #supportoaklandschools #alltogetheroakland
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👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 Families can least afford for support to disappear. Reading, math, and family support help children catch up before they fall further behind. Read why timely support matters: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandKids #CircleOfCare #ChildrenRising
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August is almost over — is your will ready? 🌱 There's still time to make one during National Make-A-Will Month. Learn more: children-rising.org/legacy-c… #MakeAWillMonth #PlannedGiving
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🫶🏾 Children cannot wait for support “someday.” Hayden’s story shows what happens when a child receives the right help at the right time — tutoring, encouragement, and a Circle of Care. Read 👉🏽 children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandLiteracy #ReadingSupport #ChildrenRising
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Oakland kids are heading back to school — you can help them start strong. Here are hands-on volunteer opportunities like mailings, back-to-school prep, reading tutor binders, & more. Find a time that works for you 👉🏼 children-rising.org/voluntee… #OaklandEducation #VolunteerOakland
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✨ A child who is behind does not only need a curriculum. They need a champion — someone who sits beside them, encourages them, and helps them keep trying. Read Marshelle’s reflection: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandEducation #TutoringWorks #ChildrenRising
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✨ A child who is behind does not only need a curriculum. They need a champion — someone who sits beside them, encourages them, and helps them keep trying. Read Marshelle’s reflection: children-rising.org/2026/06/… #OaklandEducation #TutoringWorks #ChildrenRising
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Here for a Reason. Julie Wu started as a Children Rising volunteer tutor in Oakland. Today she teaches special education at Franklin Elementary—guided by a calling to keep showing up. children-rising.org/2026/03/… #VolunteerImpact #EducationMatters #thankyoututors
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🫶🏾 Timely support matters. For struggling children, the right help at the right time can protect more than academic progress. It can protect confidence, hope, & belief that learning is possible. Read 👉🏽 children-rising.org/2026/06/… #ReadingSupport #CircleOfCare #ChildrenRising
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A simple “yes” can change more than you expect. Julie Wu said yes to tutoring in Oakland public schools—and that commitment became a calling. Now she’s teaching at Franklin Elementary. children-rising.org/2026/03/… #VolunteerImpact #EducationMatters #thankyoututors
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🫶🏾 Timely support matters. For struggling children, the right help at the right time can protect more than academic progress. It can protect confidence, hope, & belief that learning is possible. Read 👉🏽 children-rising.org/2026/06/… #ReadingSupport #CircleOfCare #ChildrenRising
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We made the news! 📺 KTVU Fox 2 featured our recent Town Hall, spotlighting Path2Math Director Margena Wade-Green and the impact of Children Rising's work in Oakland schools. Watch: youtu.be/xLjbh1tpm7w?si=H2FG… #volunteeroakland @OUSDNews @KTVU #ousd
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Great news for Oakland students! ⚽ OUSD is expanding its partnership with U.S. Soccer to bring more soccer opportunities, educator training, & equipment into Oakland schools. More ways for students to thrive. sfgate.com/news/bayarea/arti… #OUSD @ussoccer @OUSDNews
Oakland: Ousd Expands Partnership With U.S. Soccer To Grow Soccer At Oakland Schools

Oakland: Ousd Expands Partnership With U.S. Soccer To Grow Soccer At Oakland Schools

Oakland Unified School District announced Thursday that it will expand its partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation to grow youth soccer opportunities at Oakland schools.

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In a challenging time, children need more than concern. They need a community of care. Read Marshelle Wilburn’s new Perspectives on widening the Circle of Care around Oakland children. 👉🏻children-rising.org/2026/03/… #Oakland #VolunteerOakland #EducationEquity #ChildrenRising
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🫶🏾 Timely support matters. For struggling children, the right help at the right time can protect more than academic progress. It can protect confidence, hope, & belief that learning is possible. Read 👉🏽 children-rising.org/2026/06/… #ReadingSupport #CircleOfCare #ChildrenRising
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