Who We Are ~

 Approved by Alameda County Office of Education in 2010,Community School for Creative Education is the country's first intercultural public TK-8th grade Urban Waldorf School.

Mission:

The Community School for Creative Education partners with families and communities to provide a rigorous college-preparatory program integrated into a culturally rich, arts-infused, highly personalized curriculum inspired by Waldorf education for the diverse students of Oakland to promote equity and prepare culturally competent, well-rounded, lifelong learners to lead, contribute to, and successfully participate in our rapidly changing multicultural society.

Vision

The Community School for Creative Education envisions a future in which all children have access to quality education; all children experience success in community and career; and youth voices contribute in valued and meaningful ways to the success of a thriving, equitable, and multicultural society. 

Key Features ~ 

- Among the most diverse schools in the state;

- Among the highest percent multiracial families in the state;

- For three years running,  its English Learners and children in poverty have outperformed the District and surrounding schools on State exam.

- Uniform School

- Extended Day till 6pm Every School Day.

- Children learn Spanish and Mandarin from the Lower Grades through the 8th

- Global Partners in Mexico City, Mexico; Hong Kong;  Capettown & South Africa

Community School Faculty and Staff

Greets  Our Children and Families: 

A Strong and Joyous 2016-2017 School Year!

Community School's BIG 2016-2017 Public Talk With Reneowned Dr. Kenneth Wesson,

"If it's your job to develop the mind, shouldn't you know how the brain works?" was a big hit.Thank you Dr. Wesson!

Summer School Art Feast- Four Faces of Oakland and ~ We Are One

Community School for Creative Education Partnership

^with  Peralta  Community College District

^{Plan:  Our Upper Grades  7 & 8  Will Be Able to Take Peralta Community College District Classes for Free:}

^{Scheduled Launch:  January 2017.}

A Look Inside Our 2016 Summer School:   Space Camp with Calculus Roundtable Partner: 

Hot Off The Press:  

Community School for Creative Education  Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).  See the it here.

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Learn More About Us:  

Click here to learn more about our school - the country's first Urban Waldorf charter school.

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Recent Performances In Our Community:

Drumming class with Attitudinal Healing Connection’s teacher Javiar:  

We Are Proud of Our Performance

Saturday, May 28th from 3-6 at 416 26th St

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CSCE Dragon Gala 2016

Special thanks to high school volunteers and the gala planning team for making this event a success!  

To view a recap video of the amazing high points of our Gala, including words from our authorizer,

Alameda County Office of Education Superintendent Monroe, and some other touching moments, please click here.

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CSCE RENEWED FOR 5 MORE YEARS 2016-2021!!!!

On Tuesday, February 9, Alameda County Board of Education

Renewed

Our Charter.  

The Vote Was Unanimous!!! 

CONTRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY!

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Nationally Acclaimed Stanford Education Professor and SCOPE Center Director

Dr. Linda Darling Hammond Joins Community School Advisory Board! 

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To Read Stanford Professor Linda Darling Hammond's Stanford Center for Opportunity Education (SCOPE) Report:

"Growing a Waldorf-Inspired Approach In a Public School District" 

Click here to read.