Equity (Office of Equity)

OUR VISION

We envision an OUSD where all students receive a culturally responsive education and experience a widespread sense of belonging that supports their academic achievement and prepares them for college, career, and community success.

More than just a set of programs, Oakland Unified School District’s Office of Equity is building a movement to transform conditions and outcomes for four targeted groups:

• African American students
• Arab American students
• Pacific Islander students
• Latino students

FACT SHEETS
African American Female Excellence
African American Male Achievement
Arab Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement
Latino/a Student Achievement

OUR MISSION

OUSD's Office of Equity exists to:

• eliminate the correlation between a student’s racial, ethnic, and/or cultural background and their ability to succeed at school and beyond;
• identify, examine, and eliminate biases in individuals as well as in practices, to create equitable and just conditions for all students furthest from opportunity; and
• create a sense of belonging for all students that allows them to tap into and cultivate their unique gifts, talents, and interests.

Frequent Asked Questions