Where We Work // Oakland

Bringing Oakland Together For Our Students

Today, more than 48,000 students and their families are counting on the community to help our children achieve their dreams and be prepared for the future. Despite there being countless excellent schools in Oakland, equally excellent educational opportunities are not yet a reality for all of Oakland’s students.

Overall, the OUSD 2022-23 results continue to show that just one third of OUSD students are meeting or exceeding grade-level standards for ELA on the SBAC exam.  While OUSD has made very important shifts in its approach to literacy, to align instruction and materials to what scientific research says are the most effective ways to teach reading, these shifts have primarily been at the early literacy (K-2) levels, and may not be showing up yet in the SBAC, which tests 3rd-8th and 11th grades.

Our network is driven by the urgent needs of children and families for an excellent education — especially those most at risk of missing out on life’s opportunities.

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OUR IMPACT & WORK IN OAKLAND

For almost fifteen years now, GO Public Schools Oakland has built a diverse and ever-growing network of advocates in Oakland who have significantly impacted education policies and practices at the local level, promoting excellence and equity for youth.

Read more about our efforts for Oakland students and schools.

Below are a few highlights of the campaigns and wins we’ve supported — and in many cases, championed — in partnership with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and/or other local organizations and coalitions: 

• Teacher development & support
• Raises for Oakland teachers
• Teacher Policy Fellowship
• Focus on school quality, equity, and access
• New resources for college-prep, career pathways and facilities through Measure N
• Family leadership through our United Families Building Community
• Focus on chronic absence through the “Attending School Every Day” report