"Now more than ever, excellent reporting is an invaluable resource for our communities," said Alameda County Board of Education President Cheryl Cook-Kallio. "Ashley McBride's work contributes to the civic discourse by providing factually accurate and timely stories on important topics impacting Oakland schools while highlighting the rich diversity of its students."
McBride's reporting centers students, communities of color, immigrants, educators, and others whose voices have often been drowned out in education policy discussions. She's extensively covered student activism, youth perspectives, and promising educational programs as well as challenges like OUSD's budget deficits, school closures, environmental hazards, and school staffing issues.
"I'm really grateful for this recognition," McBride said. "I hope that through my reporting, people come away with a full picture of all that's happening within Oakland schools: the dilemmas and controversies, but also the promises and progress."
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