Only 1 in 5 kids ready for kindergarten in county, report finds

Communities all over the state are reporting impacts on enrollment and test scores for school-age children in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Sonoma County has released a sobering, detailed report focusing on kindergartners there and how they are faring post-pandemic.     

Oakland teachers union authorizes strike, plans rally Wednesday

Teachers at the Oakland Educators Association office said they plan to rally outside the OUSD board meeting Wednesday, one day after the union announced the members had voted to authorize a strike if labor contract talks don't progress.

Oakland school teachers prepared to strike

The Oakland School District may be facing another teacher strike in the very near future. The District and the union appear to be far apart on many issues, including money.