03.14.19 OUSD To Host Educators from Across The Nation for AAMA 2019 Annual Spring Symposium

OUSD's African American Male Achievement (AAMA) program has caught the attention of educators in numerous states, and more than one hundred of them are here for the Spring Symposium starting Thursday, March 14.

03.11.19 OUSD and the Oakland Athletic League Now Have Two State Champion Basketball Teams

The Oakland High School Girls team won the Division 3 Championship on Friday afternoon. Less than 24 hours later, Oakland Technical High School’s Girls team won the Division 4 State Championship.

03.03.19 Statement from Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell on End of Strike

"It goes without saying that this strike was very difficult for our community. That being said, it’s clear how much we all value our teachers. We are pleased that the members of OEA ratified the contract, which is an important step toward greater investment in our classrooms."

03.01.19 OUSD and OEA Come to Historic Agreement to End Teachers’ Strike

"We cannot fix decades of chronic underinvestment in education with a single contract, but this is an important first step. We look forward to working together, directing the passion and energy that we saw during the strike into a collective effort to increase state funding and build the schools our students deserve," said Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell.

02.16.19 Negotiations Update and Public Release of Fact-finding Report

“I encourage OEA to talk with us. Despite our challenges, we are prepared with a comprehensive proposal to reach an agreement. If both sides are committed to settling the contract before a strike occurs - and we are - an agreement can certainly be reached without disrupting the educational experience for students, families and staff,” said Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell.

02.14.19 OUSD School Board Passes Policies on Living Schoolyards and Environmental Education

The Development of Living Schoolyards policy outlines OUSD’s vision to transform asphalt covered school grounds into living schoolyards that promote children’s health and well-being, while creating green and ecologically rich community parks that connect children and their neighborhoods to the natural world outside their classroom door, every day.

02.10.19 Oakland Unified School District Releases Update on Current State of Negotiations with OEA

Oakland Unified School District is still trying to find a way to settle this labor dispute and avoid a strike in our community. The District hopes the Oakland Education Association is doing the same. The Fact-finding panel members are communicating with one another, and we cannot disclose the confidential nature of those communications at this time.

02.04.19 OUSD Statement Regarding Teachers' Union Vote

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) supports and values all of our talented and hardworking staff. Our esteemed teachers and classified employees should be fairly compensated for the important work they do every day to educate the next generation of Oakland leaders.

01.26.19 Recent College Football National Championship Pays Off Big for One Oakland Teacher And Two OUSD Schools

Every year the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) helps educators and students in the region that hosts the championship game. On Wednesday, January 23, Dewey Academy physics and biology teacher, Nestor Gonzalez learned he won what amounts to a grand prize.

01.11.19 2018 McClymonds High Graduate and Football Champion Now in Fight Against Cancer

McClymonds High School graduate, Ramone Sanders had his first year of college football come to an early end when he suffered a broken leg in practice. It turns out the injury was a blessing in disguise.

01.09.19 2019 Board of Education Sworn in Before First Full Meeting of Year

On Monday, January 7, the OUSD Board of Education held its swearing in ceremony for one new and two incumbent Directors.

12.24.18 Three-Time State Champion McClymonds High Football Team To Be Honored at Tonight's Oakland Raiders Game

The Warriors, who won the Division 4A California Championship - their third state championship in a row, will receive VIP treatment before and during the game.

12.13.18 OUSD Strengthens Commitment to Equity and Gender Parity

African American Female Excellence Initiative moves to Superintendent’s Office to Bring the Needs of Girls and Young Women Into Sharper Focus

12.11.18 Twelve Former OUSD Students are on Laney College Football Team that Won California Junior College Championship on Saturday

For the first time in the history of Laney College, the school’s football team won the California Community College Athletic Association Championship and among the players are twelve former OUSD students.

12.07.18 150 Girls of Color from Schools Across OUSD Come Together for a Day of Empowerment

Students from across OUSD gathered at Mills College on Saturday, December 1 for a day unlike most others. The girls in grades 6-12 came together for the 2nd Annual Black Girl Power Conference, hosted by the District’s African American Female Excellence (AAFE) initiative.