There’s no sign of the Westlake teachers’ hunger strike or the ongoing rallies and walkouts ending before the Oakland school board decides on the fate of the schools on Feb. 8.
“We know that our students, staff, and families all agree that we need a district of thriving schools, yet not everyone necessarily agrees on how best to get there.” John Sasaki, a spokesman for the district, said.Q. What schools are at risk of being shuttered?The district proposed permanent closures for eight schools: Prescott Elementary, Carl B.
Oakland officials say investment in small schools and small classes is reducing its primary sources of revenue, and the pandemic has only made the situation worse, the memo reads.Q. Why is the community pushback to the closures so intense? And they say the district hasn’t given families enough time to process or give their own input on the closure plans, leading to transparency concerns. They want a deliberative process that allows them to share concerns and possible alternative actions.
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