About Us

OUR VISION

We envision an OUSD where all students receive a culturally and linguistically 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

The Office of Equity provides direct support to students, families, and schools.

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.

We accomplish our mission by:

• Implementing targeted strategies, anti-racist/anti-ableist learning, and language access
• Focusing on engaging students furthest from opportunity and partnering with their families

We do this to create the culture and conditions needed to increase the literacy, attendance, and A-G completion rates for African American, Latino, Arab American, and Pacific Islander students.

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