Nearly 3,000 OUSD teachers, nurses, psychologists, and their supporters formed picket lines at schools, calling for better pay and working conditions.
Author Archives: Gisselle Medina
Gisselle Medina's identity consists of multitudes—a Latinx, queer, non-binary from Los Angeles. They are a student at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism specializing in Narrative Writing and Multimedia. Through their reporting, they work to contribute to elevating diverse communities through investigating and accurately reporting on deep-rooted issues such as unequal access to mental health resources and racial inequality.
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Oakland’s contested school board election is going to trial
A judge set a date of March 16 to review evidence that will decide whether Mike Hutchinson or Nick Resnick represents District 4 on the OUSD board.
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OUSD moves closer to universal TK, with hopes of stabilizing enrollment
Also on Wednesday, the school board honored its outgoing directors, received positive news about the district budget, and reviewed a proposal to expand the George Floyd Resolution.
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OUSD enrollment declined for a 5th straight year
Despite having fewer students, district officials at last night’s school board meeting said the budget is in better shape than last year.
