Posts by Tag: Harris for East Oakland

Read the East Bay Times’ Oakland school board endorsements The East Bay Times, the largest newspaper in the East Bay, has made its endorsements for… Read More

Check out this video of Griselda McCoy, a Rise/New Highland parent and Families in Action leader talking about why she supports James Harris in the… Read More

I was born and raised right here in District 7. While I went to a nearby Catholic school, pretty much everybody in my neighborhood attended… Read More

James has continued to push conversations in service of students, continually keeping his eye toward the big picture and quality education for all Oakland students. And alongside those conversations, James is thoughtful and deliberate in his decisions.

Four years later, I more than trust Mr. Harris. I love what he has done for our students and families. I feel connected to James because he shows up every time for our children.

Exciting things are happening in Oakland’s public schools. Graduation rates are at some of their highest levels in years, due in large part to the success of some of our most traditionally underserved groups, like English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and foster youth.

James is an East Oakland native, and he understands the experiences and needs of our students, and has made it his priority to improve the schools in East Oakland. James is a former teacher and a father of two, who uses those perspectives on the issues facing our school system.