Support OUSD's African American Male Achievement Initiative
The African American Male Achievement initiative was created to inspire excellence and accelerate academic achievement amongst African American male students and their families through institutionalizing systemic change in Oakland Unified School District.
The African American Male Achievement (AAMA) initiative was launched in 2010, making
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) the first district in the nation to establish a department
dedicated to addressing the needs of African American male students.
AAMA offers academic
classes and mentoring for over 500 Black boys and young men in K-12 schools across
Oakland, with a focus on engagement, encouragement, and empowerment.
The initiative also
provides parent engagement opportunities and professional development to enhance OUSD
staff’s ability to effectively serve their Black young male students
Impact
Increased Attendance/Reduced Chronic Absence
AAMA students have an average daily attendance rate of 90%, compared to the district average of 84% for African American males.
Increased Social-Emotional Well-Being
AAMA students regularly report higher levels of social-emotional well-being than the overall district average.
Increased Postsecondary Readiness
76% of AAMA’s seniors identified a goal, submitted a financial aid application, and competed at least one post secondary application.