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KABOOM!, with our partners the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation and the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will address the urgent need of increasing kids physical activity.

Stephen & Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Launches New Movement While Visiting Lockwood STEAM Academy.

Overview

The 25 in 5 Initiative aims to address an urgent need in Oakland – kids are not getting the play they need to thrive. Locally, only 19% of boys and 9% of girls receive at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity. One of the barriers is inequitable access to quality playspaces. According to the State of Play report, neighborhoods of color in Oakland have access to 66% less park space per person than those in predominantly white neighborhoods. OUSD’s 61 elementary and middle school properties support children across all Oakland neighborhoods and provide the most promising option to diversify Oakland’s access to parks and spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive.

Our Partners

  • Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
  • Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

Children across Oakland are playing on amazing revamped schoolyards thanks to the investments made by Stephen and Ayesha Curry and Eat. Learn. Play., KABOOM!, and all their remarkable partners. This partnership has been a godsend for OUSD, as far too many of our outdoor play spaces need renovation.

Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell
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Learn More About Our Partnership

  • Press Release

    Eat. Learn. Play. Launches New Movement to Raise and Invest $50 Million in Additional Support and Resources to Oakland Students by End of the 2026 School Year

    The Currys’ Oakland-based public charity is focusing their efforts on improving Oakland public schools to transform the school experience for a generation of students where they eat, learn, and play each day

  • Social Media

    Celebrating 15 revitalized schoolyards!

    We recently celebrated our 15th next generation schoolyard revitalization project with Oakland Unified School District and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

  • Story

    Improving Educational Outcomes Through Play and Partnerships

    In today’s changing education landscape, achieving better educational outcomes requires a comprehensive approach beyond traditional methods. Educators, policymakers, and organizations focusing on the health and well-being of children and families are searching for new and creative ways to enhance the learning journey.