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Oakland Unified school board's new leadership faces a tumultuous year ahead

The Oakland Unified School District faces a challenging year with a new board leadership and a significant budget deficit.

Parents remain outraged as OUSD declines to take action on possible school closures

The Oakland Unified School District delays school closure votes amid public outcry and a looming budget deficit.
Community members express strong opposition to proposed school mergers.

With $95 million deficit looming, Oakland Unified turns to school closures - again

Oakland Unified faces a $95 million budget deficit, prompting potential school closures and restructuring to create a sustainable financial model.

Oakland schools won't merge, but budget crisis still looms

The Oakland Unified School District must address its $95 million deficit, likely requiring the closure of schools to rectify budget issues.

What will Oakland schools have to cut to fix their $24 million deficit?

Oakland Unified School District faces a sizable budget deficit due to expiring federal COVID funds and increased labor costs.
Declining enrollment and charter schools are major factors contributing to Oakland's financial distress in the education sector.

Facing $23 million budget deficit, OUSD tries figuring out how to balance books for next school year

Oakland Unified School District is facing a budget deficit of at least $23 million for the upcoming school year.
The district is considering options such as staff reductions and department consolidations to balance the budget.

Oakland Unified school board's new leadership faces a tumultuous year ahead

The Oakland Unified School District faces a challenging year with a new board leadership and a significant budget deficit.

Parents remain outraged as OUSD declines to take action on possible school closures

The Oakland Unified School District delays school closure votes amid public outcry and a looming budget deficit.
Community members express strong opposition to proposed school mergers.

With $95 million deficit looming, Oakland Unified turns to school closures - again

Oakland Unified faces a $95 million budget deficit, prompting potential school closures and restructuring to create a sustainable financial model.

Oakland schools won't merge, but budget crisis still looms

The Oakland Unified School District must address its $95 million deficit, likely requiring the closure of schools to rectify budget issues.

What will Oakland schools have to cut to fix their $24 million deficit?

Oakland Unified School District faces a sizable budget deficit due to expiring federal COVID funds and increased labor costs.
Declining enrollment and charter schools are major factors contributing to Oakland's financial distress in the education sector.

Facing $23 million budget deficit, OUSD tries figuring out how to balance books for next school year

Oakland Unified School District is facing a budget deficit of at least $23 million for the upcoming school year.
The district is considering options such as staff reductions and department consolidations to balance the budget.
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Oakland school board exit interview: Jorge Lerma

Jorge Lerma served one year on the Oakland Unified School District board to bridge crucial transitions and support diversity in education.
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Superintendent: Time for reimagining Oakland schools to address severe budget shortfall

Oakland Unified faces significant budget challenges due to declining enrollment and must rethink its operational efficiency to continue supporting students and educators.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

Oakland superintendent commits to leading district through 2027

Kyla Johnson-Trammell's contract extension reinforces her leadership role in stabilizing Oakland Unified School District, potentially making her the longest-serving superintendent since 1962.

Superintendent: Time for reimagining Oakland schools to address severe budget shortfall

Oakland Unified faces significant budget challenges due to declining enrollment and must rethink its operational efficiency to continue supporting students and educators.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

Oakland superintendent commits to leading district through 2027

Kyla Johnson-Trammell's contract extension reinforces her leadership role in stabilizing Oakland Unified School District, potentially making her the longest-serving superintendent since 1962.
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Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland school board District 1

Both candidates emphasize the critical need for student, parent, and teacher involvement in school district decision-making processes.
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What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety.

Oakland Unified tests water at all schools after lead detected in drinking fountains

Oakland schools are testing all drinking water for lead after high levels were found in several faucets and fountains.

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports.

What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety.

Oakland Unified tests water at all schools after lead detected in drinking fountains

Oakland schools are testing all drinking water for lead after high levels were found in several faucets and fountains.

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports.
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Oakland Unified allowing COVID-positive students to attend class under new CA guidance

New California state guidance allows individuals who test positive for COVID but show no symptoms to return to work or school.
Oakland Unified School District is implementing the new guidance, which removes the 5-day isolation period following a positive test.

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

California Department of Public Health has updated its COVID guidance to allow people with mild or improving symptoms to exit isolation sooner with a mask on.
The Oakland Unified School District implemented a policy allowing symptomatic students to return to school with a mask on, prompting outrage and highlighting the challenges of communicating health risks.

Oakland Unified allowing COVID-positive students to attend class under new CA guidance

New California state guidance allows individuals who test positive for COVID but show no symptoms to return to work or school.
Oakland Unified School District is implementing the new guidance, which removes the 5-day isolation period following a positive test.

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

California Department of Public Health has updated its COVID guidance to allow people with mild or improving symptoms to exit isolation sooner with a mask on.
The Oakland Unified School District implemented a policy allowing symptomatic students to return to school with a mask on, prompting outrage and highlighting the challenges of communicating health risks.
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Both Oakland and SF School Districts Face Federal Investigations, Allegedly Over Antisemitism

The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into allegations of antisemitism in both the San Francisco and Oakland unified school districts.
The allegations may be related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and concerns about the safety of Jewish students.

Tireless Community Organizing by Black Parents Removed Cops From Oakland Schools

Community-driven efforts led to the removal of police officers from Oakland Unified School District, redefining school safety.
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