Presentation and discussion featuring evaluation research by Dr. Joan E. Talbert: "Achieving Breakthrough Results for Equity in Urban High Schools."  FREE event in Oakland, CA on June 18, 2009, 3-5pm.

Oakland Unified School District Press Release: Oakland's Mandela High School Wins the 2009 Deloitte & College Summit Award. Law & Public Service Academy will receive $5,000 in recognition of its strong, sustainable college-going culture.

BayCES measures impact in several ways to sharply focus our work on improving educational experiences and outcomes for under-served youth. In our research and external evaluations, reform efforts supported by BayCES have led to significant increases in student achievement, retention and graduation rates, as well as student, parent, teacher, and administrator effectiveness and satisfaction.  

New! Updated 6/2/09. BayCES posts positions available in partner schools and peer organizations to facilitate connections between excellent people and organizations that promote educational equity and excellence.