Oakland Unified School District:*

Conclusions 1

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  The "U" in OUSD stands for unified. It is clear that there is little unity in the Oakland school system. Staffs come and go. Administrators come and go. So many ideas tried but so little to show for that effort. Trust and unity comes from achieving something. Failure breeds mistrust 2017-2018 Alameda County Grand Jury Final Report and that mistrust can be infectious. Principals won't trust that a new superintendent can deliver. Teachers won't trust that a principal will last. Most troubling of all, these can lead to a system that thinks its students cannot deliver. On its website, OUSD makes five commitments to the citizens of Oakland: Provide every student with access to a high-quality school Ensure each student is prepared for college, career, and community success Staff every school with talented individuals committed to working in service of children Create a school district that holds itself and its partners accountable for superior outcomes Guarantee rigorous instruction in every classroom, every day The Grand Jury has determined that the district has failed in at least three of these commitments.

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.