Oakland Unified School District
Oakland School Finds Success With Twin Principals
Since twin brothers Ronald and Reginald Richardson took over as co-principals at the school last year, students are never quite sure which one has an eye on them.
Extra Resources Sent To Troubled Oakland School After Fight
The Oakland Unified School District is sending in extra resources to Alliance Academy after video surfaced of a fight between a substitute teacher and student. But some teachers told KPIX 5 the action may be too late.
Teachers, Students Detail Troubles At Oakland Middle School
Since the beginning of the school year, the Oakland Unified School District has expelled five students from Alliance Academy and police have responded to the campus at least 13 times.
Fight Between Oakland Middle School Girl, Teacher Caught On Video
A new video showing a teacher and student scuffling inside an Oakland classroom is just one example of the safety issues teachers face at the school, according to educators.
Oakland School Superintendent Resigns
Oakland’s school Superintendent Tony Smith announced Friday he will leave the job in June, two years before the end of his contract.
Phil Matier: Oakland Board Votes To Close Top Charter Schools
The Oakland Unified School District voted 4-3 to close American Indian Model Schools, Wednesday night, despite pleas from parents and students who find its strict teaching and disciplinary style very effective.
Teachers’ Union Criticizes New Report On Oakland Schools
The study by the National Council on Teacher Quality recommends several improvements for attracting and retaining teachers.
17-Year-Old Shot Near High School In Oakland, Expected To Survive
A 17-year-old Oakland boy was shot in the leg in front of his high school Thursday afternoon, police said.
Flooded Oakland School District Building Closed Until Spring
Employees who work at the flood-damaged Oakland Unified School District administration building are expected to not be able to return to the space until later this spring, a district spokesman said.
Flood Closes Oakland Unified School District Building
Employees arriving for work at the Oakland Unified School District’s administration building Tuesday morning discovered that the building had been flooded overnight, a school district spokesman said.
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