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While families and teachers feel very differently about their readiness to return back to in-person instruction, we can all agree that students are suffering academically,… Read More

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Enrollment season has arrived. Every year, parents make difficult decisions about where to send their kid to school. This year, amidst the pandemic, that… Read More

OUSD has begun the process to develop its new strategic plan – naming their priorities for the next three years. This is an important document… Read More

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It’s inspiring to see innovative teachers respond to this crisis, using technology to make sure learning doesn’t stop while schools are… Read More

If you’ve been following news about Oakland schools, you know that we’re facing a financial crisis. The district is considering, once again, how to make… Read More

Last week, over 60 parents, educators, and community members gathered to help OUSD leaders answer one question: How do we define a “quality school” in… Read More

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This week’s education news coverage has been dominated by the protests by a small group of Kaiser Elementary parents and OEA… Read More

Recently, OUSD closed their financial books for the 2018-2019 school year. One important piece of good news on the budget is that the district has… Read More