Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is YouthBeat a nonprofit 501c3 organization?

    • Yes!

  • Is YouthBeat part of Oakland Unified School District?

    • No, however we have created a strong strategic partnership with the district. OUSD provides partial funding and accreditation for our after school programs, and OUSD schools help sponsor YouthBeat programs at their school sites.

  • Is YouthBeat part of KDOL-TV?

    • No, however our partnership with KDOL leverages significant public resources for Oakland’s kids. KDOL is OUSD’s Education Access TV Station. Each year, it receives PEG Funds (Cable TV Franchise Taxes paid to the City of Oakland) to buy cameras, computers, lighting, audio systems, etc. to outfit the station and create content. YouthBeat makes the link between these community resources and Oakland’s students. Without YouthBeat’s programming and partnership with KDOL, the broadcast studio and its equipment would not be available for student media arts training.

  • Is YouthBeat affiliated with Laney College?

    • Not directly, but some of YouthBeat’s classes earn both OUSD and Laney College credit, so YouthBeat students start earning college credit even before the graduate high school.

  • Can my child take Youth Beat classes?

    • If they are an Oakland high school student, Yes! All Oakland students can participate in our after school and summer programs and receive credit for them.

  • Does YouthBeat currently offer programming at my child’s school as part of their regular school day?

    • YouthBeat currently offers media programming at a number of Oakland school sites. Contact us to find out more about our program offerings!

  • How can I bring YouthBeat programming to my school?

    • Click here to find out more! We’d love to explore the possibility with you.
 
 

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