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State superintendent returns as mediator as Oakland teachers strike enters fourth day
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The district previously offered a 5 percent raise over three years, but last week made a new offer of 8.5 percent over four years.California
Reich, Thurmond set to get involved with Oakland teacher strike
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Oakland teachers are enlisting the help of some star power Monday in their efforts to secure a contract agreement.Oakland
Charter schools are a flashpoint in California’s teacher strikes—here’s where and how they’ve grown
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Conflict over charter schools is at play in Oakland strike. But a CALmatters analysis of statewide charter enrollment data paints a far more nuanced picture.Bay Area
Does “upzoning”—allowing taller, denser housing to be built—actually work?
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A new, highly publicized study from a doctoral student at MIT casts doubt on the success of "upzoning."California
Large crowd rallies to support Oakland teacher strike
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The union's asks for a 12% raise over 3 years, to offset the high cost of living in Oakland. The district has offered 8.5% over 4 years.Featured in Category
At MBK Rising! boys, men urged to create stories of change, hope
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The power of storytelling and connecting with others help overcome the challenges of living as an African-American.News
Oakland teacher strike begins; rally and march planned later in the day
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3,000 teachers walk out as union calls for higher wages to address the higher cost of living in the area.Around Town
Former President Obama visits Oakland this week
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The visit marks the first national gathering of the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance.California