Oakland Unified School District

Roanoke City Public Schools Partners with Zum to Modernize Student Transportation

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation. 

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  • Virginia Division of 14,000 Students Awards 5-year Contract to Zum for Safe, Reliable Transportation
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke City Public Schools has awarded a $77 million 5-year transportation contract to Zūm , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Other districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation include San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools; Howard County Public Schools; Oakland Unified School District; Metro Nashville Public Schools; and Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the country.
  • "Student success starts with a safe and reliable ride to school each day," said Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS).
  • "We are excited that Roanoke City Public Schools is partnering with Zum for modern student transportation, and we look forward to working with families, drivers and school officials to serve the needs of this vital school community," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.

Zum Recognized by White House for Student Transportation Modernization and Sustainability Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Heather Boushey, the Chief Economist for the Invest in America Cabinet at the White House, met with executives and staff at Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

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  • "We commend the Administration for its historic investments in the electrification of transportation and supporting our vision of a better, healthier future for our children."
  • "Since day one of this Administration, President Biden has committed to growing the economy from the middle-out and bottom-up.
  • In January, the EPA announced that Zum would receive over $26.5 million through the EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to deliver safe, reliable, zero-emission, and modern student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

Santa Barbara Unified School District Partners with Zum for Safe, Modern Student Transportation

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has awarded a $30 million five-year transportation contract to Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation.

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  • California District Joins National Movement to Improve the U.S. School Bus System
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) has awarded a $30 million five-year transportation contract to Zū m , the leader in modern student transportation.
  • Other districts that have partnered with Zum for school transportation include Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the country; San Francisco Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools; Howard County Public Schools; Oakland Unified School District; and Metro Nashville Public Schools.
  • "Santa Barbara has a diverse and passionate school community that puts its students first," said Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO at Zum.
  • "We are honored the district is partnering with Zum for its student transportation, and we're eager to work with families, drivers and school officials to deliver safe, equitable, sustainable and modern service."

Zum CEO Ritu Narayan Named to 2024 CNBC Changemakers List of Women Transforming Business

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today modern student transportation company Zūm announced that Ritu Narayan, CEO and founder has been named to the 2024 CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today modern student transportation company Zūm announced that Ritu Narayan, CEO and founder has been named to the 2024 CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list.
  • Narayan founded Zūm to fix student transportation and ensure millions of working families didn't have to choose between work and caring for their kids.
  • "I am honored to be part of CNBC's Changemakers list alongside a talented and diverse group of women who are making an impact through their innovation," Narayan said.
  • CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business, an annual list, recognizes female leaders at companies or philanthropic organizations that have crossed meaningful financial milestones and achieved significant business results within the past year.

Zum Awarded Over $26 Million from the EPA to Purchase Clean School Buses

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Zūm will receive over $26 million through the EPA's first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.

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  • The funding will help Zum, the leader in modern student transportation, as it transitions its fleet of school buses to 100% electric school buses.
  • "We commend the Administration's tireless work to advance the acceleration of student transportation into a green era," said Zum Founder and CEO Ritu Narayan.
  • "I've sat next to students on their very first clean school bus ride and their excitement reflects the power of good policy.
  • Founded and led by a first-generation immigrant and mother, Ritu Narayan, Zum is reimagining the yellow school bus system.

Oakland Unified School District and City Celebrate Milestone Achievement with 7 Million Plastic Water Bottles Saved from the Environment and 7 Million Fewer Sugary Drinks Consumed by Students with FloWater Refill Stations

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.

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  • The District is also announcing that it is expanding the FloWater program by adding 85 new FloWater Refill Stations to schools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115821244/en/
    Bluewater North America CEO Rich Razgaitis and Grass Valley Elementary School Students with 7 Millionth FloWater Refill Station Serving for Oakland Unified School District (Photo: Business Wire)
    Seven million is also the number of sugary, carbonated, and caffeinated drinks NOT consumed by students.
  • Launched in 2013, FloWater Refill Stations have transformed the tap water in approximately 1,000 schools across the United States.
  • To date, FloWater has saved nearly 500 million single-use plastic water bottles from the environment with its Refill Stations in schools, gyms, hotels, offices and at events nationwide.

Zum's Industry Leading Parent App Elevates Safety and Transparency with New Features

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Zūm, the leader in modern student transportation, announced several enhancements to the Zūm Parent App, which enables greater safety, transparency, convenience and peace of mind for thousands of students, families and school administrators nationwide.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Zū m , the leader in modern student transportation, announced several enhancements to the Zūm Parent App , which enables greater safety, transparency, convenience and peace of mind for thousands of students, families and school administrators nationwide.
  • Through the award-winning Zūm Parent App, parents know their exact school bus and driver, when and where their child was picked up and dropped off, and the location of their child's school bus in real time.
  • "These new enhancements to our Zum Parent App ensure a high-quality, trustworthy tool for parents and guardians that prioritizes transparency and, most importantly, the safety of the thousands of children who we serve."
  • Founded and led by a first-generation immigrant and mother, Ritu Narayan, it is challenging the status quo in the school transportation industry.

Oakland Marathon and Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Launch Strategic Partnership to Further Support Local Youth

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oakland Marathon announced today that Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. will serve as the Official Benefiting Charity of the annual event. Through event partnerships, participant peer-to-peer fundraising, as well as staff & running community participation in Eat. Learn. Play. programs such as schoolyard remodels, the two organizations will work together to expand upon interrelated strategic objectives supporting Oakland students.

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  • Kids Fun Run on Saturday, March 16
    OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oakland Marathon announced today that Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat.
  • Play.
  • Learn.
  • programs such as schoolyard remodels, the two organizations will work together to expand upon interrelated strategic objectives supporting Oakland students.

Salesforce Gives $20M to Education, Expanding Pathways into Tech and AI Careers

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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With this funding, students will have more opportunities to take advanced courses, gain in-demand skills, and explore potential new careers.

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  • With this funding, students will have more opportunities to take advanced courses, gain in-demand skills, and explore potential new careers.
  • Funding will also support efforts from nonprofits to expand pathways into technology jobs, including AI, helping usher in a more equitable future.
  • The education nonprofit aiEDU will kick off the day with a hands-on AI workshop for students, followed by a student roundtable on AI, hosted by Salesforce leaders.
  • Marcy Lab (U.S.): Provides alternative pathways to tech careers for underserved young adults through technical training, leadership development, and employment.

Teaching Strategies Unveils New Curriculum Tailored to California's Expanding Universal Transitional Kindergarten Program

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood education solutions, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind curriculum tailored specifically to California's expanding universal transitional kindergarten program (TK). The program aims to build a bridge from preschool to kindergarten for close to 3 million children under the age of 5.

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  • First-of-its-kind, comprehensive early childhood education curriculum created for California educators, by California educators; focuses on whole-child development, teacher support, and family engagement
    BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood education solutions, has unveiled a first-of- its -kind curriculum tailored specifically to California's expanding universal transitional kindergarten program (TK).
  • The program aims to build a bridge from preschool to kindergarten for close to 3 million children under the age of 5.
  • California began expanding its free, optional, universal TK program last year by extending its cutoff date for eligibility.
  • The Creative Curriculum ® for Transitional Kindergarten: California prepares children for kindergarten by balancing direct instruction with project-based learning that is critical to whole-child development.