Oakland Schools Face Gaps and Gains | Oakland News

Oakland Unified’s board dropped some tough numbers: academics lag, finances are still in the red with a $91M deficit, and racial equity progress on suspensions is painfully slow. Students love the new cell phone ban’s Yondr pouches—but hate the magnet shortage causing bus delays and lunch payment headaches. Attendance’s up, suspensions down (especially for Black students and those with disabilities), but graduation rates dipped despite a slight uptick—thanks to fewer newcomer students. Budget tricks bought a little breathing room, but cuts loom for fall. And soon, the old district HQ will become a career hub for 18-24-year-olds, opening in 2031 with housing, training, and support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03817b3bf9d725dc