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Tag: Oakland Unified School District
September 18, 2018

California governor signs bill that could yield millions for Oakland and Inglewood schools

Two districts facing budget deficits get state budget lifeline, but only if they make changes.

Theresa Harrington
August 31, 2018

California poised to help Oakland and Inglewood dig out of budget deficits but with strings attached

Proposed legislation related to districts in fiscal distress would provide state aid to cover a portion of future deficits.

Theresa Harrington
August 29, 2018

Oakland Raiders donation to help save after-school sports in Oakland Unified

The Bay Area district is seeking donations to offset a $500,000 budget cut that originally would have eliminated 10 sports.

Theresa Harrington
August 27, 2018

Amid backlash over cuts especially for girls sports, Oakland Unified restores girls’ golf, tennis and lacrosse

District scrambles to comply with Title IX requirements, seeks donations to keep other sports alive.

Theresa Harrington
August 23, 2018

Oakland Unified lacks funds to pay for all capital projects so board halts some

Bay Area district hopes city voters will approve a new bond measure in the future to pay for projects not completed through Measure J funds.

Theresa Harrington
August 9, 2018

Oakland Unified may eliminate nearly 340 positions in one year to stay fiscally solvent

District adopts revised three-year budget after Alameda County Office of Education rejected budget adopted in June.

Theresa Harrington
July 17, 2018

Oakland charter school approved amid concerns over fiscal impact on district

California Department of Education official calls state's charter school laws outdated and says they are in need of revision.

Theresa Harrington
June 27, 2018

Oakland Unified needs to close schools and reform fiscal practices to stay solvent, county civil grand jury concludes

Panel issues nine recommendations aimed at improving budget oversight and reducing number of schools.

Theresa Harrington
June 24, 2018

Teachers in Oakland among others pushing for pay raises from California districts in fiscal crisis

Inspired by successful strikes in other states, teachers from Southern California to the Bay Area are threatening fall strikes.

Theresa Harrington
June 13, 2018

Oakland Unified chided for 'highly unusual' and 'suspicious' fiscal practices

A fiscal analysis by an independent agency says the district is in “financial distress.”

Theresa Harrington
June 7, 2018

Oakland and Inglewood among four financially distressed California districts seeking state relief

Districts are hoping the upcoming state budget will include financial relief such as deferred state loans, flat per-student payments, and flexibility to sell or lease surplus property.

Theresa Harrington
May 20, 2018

Innovative high school for new immigrant students a model in California

One of two international high schools in California, the small Oakland campus offers special programs for immigrant students.

Theresa Harrington
May 15, 2018

Resources often don't match rhetoric for restorative justice in California schools

While awareness of restorative justice is high among school officials statewide, budgets for programs remain tiny in most school districts.

David Washburn
May 13, 2018

The rise of restorative justice in California schools brings promise, controversy

Many tout the practice as a groundbreaking alternative to zero-tolerance policies and a way to alleviate discipline disparities, while some say it's being oversold as a quick fix.

David Washburn and Daniel J. Willis
April 3, 2018

Student activist from Oakland appointed to California’s Board of Education

Oakland Unified junior says protecting undocumented students and their families from deportation is the most important issue to her.

Theresa Harrington