We’re calling voters in Alameda County this Election Season and letting them know about the importance of passing Prop 15 in order to reinvest $12 billion annually in affordable and quality housing, world-class education, and vital community services. Join us in this fight – phone bank from home! California’s property Read more…
While the wealthiest corporations avoid paying their fair share, our schools have the most crowded classrooms in the nation and our local communities are struggling to respond to the impact of COVID. It’s time to put Schools & Communities First by voting YES on Prop 15! Prop 15 is a fair and Read more…
Join us in celebrating this year’s recipient of the Townie of the Year: The Oakland Education Association (OEA)! OEA represents public school teachers who teach 37,000 students in 86 schools within the Oakland Unified School District. Earlier this year, OEA and its teacher members went on strike for 7 days Read more…
By liz suk, Leadership Development Manager A few weeks ago when the Oakland Education Association announced that teachers would strike, I spoke at their press conference asking other parents of Oakland public school students to join me in standing in solidarity with teachers by not crossing picket lines. My children joined Read more…