School closures
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….
School District Dismantles Oversight of Low-Income Student Programs
By Ken Epstein The Oakland Unified School District is dismantling its Department of State & Federal Programs—eliminating…
Who Controls the Fate of Oakland Schools?
In the years-long power struggle between the State and OUSD, the State has now gained more authority,…
OUSD Pays $1.4 Million to County Overseers
FCMAT CEO Michael Fine was previously deputy superintendent for business services of the Riverside Unified School District….
Teachers Declare Victory, Fight Continues Against Budget Cuts and School Closings
By Ken Epstein Oakland teachers and students went back to school this week after union members voted…
Oakland Teachers take on The State
Standing behind the scenes of the battle between Oakland’s school district and its 3,000 teachers are State…
Open Letter: UC Berkeley Should Not Support and Condone School Privatization
Rescind your offer to Teach for America’s Wendy Kopp as Commencement Speaker Rescind your offer to Teach…
State Pushes School District to Shut Schools, Sell “Surplus” Property
By Ken Epstein Parents at targeted schools are beginning to come together to demand the school district…
Sick Outs and Solidarity Schools: Oakland Teachers Prepare for Possible Strike
By Zack Haber Pressure is mounting as Oakland teachers and their supporters push for decreased class sizes,…
Parents Ask: “Who’s Behind Roots School Closure?”
“Who are really the key players here. It appears board members don’t have any control,” said a…
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