Month: May 2019

Oakland Unified School District panel at table

State Overseers Say They Have Not Yet Approved Oakland Teachers’ Contract

District has $72 million in unspent funds for low-income and special needs students Oakland teachers’ strike last…

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Large crowd of protesters holding strike signs

State Representatives – FCMAT and the County – Drive Budget Cuts, Not the Teachers Strike

Oakland teachers recent seven-day strike challenged the school board’s decision to close schools and slash educational programs….

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Community members addressing city council at podium

Schaaf Administration Accused of ‘Hamstringing’ Police Commission

Posted in Police-Public Safety Members of the Oakland Police Commission seek the City Council’s help to overcome obstacles that…

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Delegation inspecting community construction site

Rep. Maxine Waters’ Delegation Visits Haiti to Investigate Reports of Terrorism

Posted in Global solidarity, World News Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ delegation to Haiti visits the hospital under construction at the University…

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