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For more than a year, 1Oakland leaders have lead the charge advocating for a city-wide Community of Schools that is sustainable, high-quality, equitable, data-driven, committed… Read More

It is time to redesign our school system with students’ needs at the forefront. Last year 1Oakland advocated for and helped pass the Community of… Read More

In June, 1Oakland celebrated the passing of the Community of Schools Policy BP 6006 in which the OUSD board declared that “it is the Board’s categorical expectation that all education providers operating or desiring to operate school programs in Oakland – district or charter – as well as families, staff, community members and labor unions, will accept shared responsibility for the sustainability of our school system and embrace the idea that we: (i) do not operate in silos, (ii) are interdependent in our efforts to serve all students and families; and (iii) need to act with consideration of the larger community of schools.”  The policy also directs the Superintendent to “develop a citywide plan that promotes the long-term sustainability of publicly-funded schools across Oakland that represent quality and equitable educational options.”

Just after midnight during Wednesday’s OUSD Board meeting, more than four months after it was first introduced, the Board voted 5-2 in favor of the … Read More

This is it: the last school board meeting of this academic year. And it’s a big one.
On Wednesday, the OUSD Board will vote on… Read More

The Collective Call to Action (CCTA) is just that—it’s a call. To rally together. To move from the battle ground to the common ground. It’s about a shared vision and hope for our students and schools.The CCTA seeks to bring together the Oakland community, from every neighborhood, to roll up our sleeves and collaborate in addressing and resolving the critical issues that continue to hold our students, schools, and teachers back. We are asking all of you to take 5 minutes to read, sign the petition, and share with your network.

We came out to Wednesday’s Board meeting (while the Warriors played Game 3 of the NBA finals!)with great optimism and were joined by many parents,… Read More

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