Oakland Teachers and School District Agree on 'Common Good' Demands During Strike

After seven days of striking, teachers in Oakland have reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District on four "common good" demands, including housing and transportation, a community schools grant, a Black thriving community schools initiative, and school closures. The two sides are still in negotiations regarding compensation boosts for staff. The agreement also includes additional support for newcomer students and more school staff. The common good agreement will establish shared governance of community schools, create a task force to identify and expand resources for schools with a 40% or higher Black student population, and commit to following a series of steps before closing another school.