Oakland School District Takes Stand Against Pro-Palestine Teach-In
The Oakland Unified School District has responded to a planned "unsanctioned" pro-Palestine teach-in, stating that the district does not authorize the action and that the instructional materials developed by the teach-in organizers are not aligned with the district's guidance. The district expects educators to adhere to principles of education and keep personal beliefs out of the classroom, sharing school policies and legal guidelines related to controversial discussions and guest speakers. This comes after a previous incident where the Oakland Education Association expressed support for Palestinian liberation and criticized Israel.