Results of the tally remain secret as the union establishes a "Striking Oakland Teachers' Fund"
The union is demanding a 12 percent raise over three years, while the district is offering 5 percent.
"We need our district to understand that we are on the brink of a catastrophic strike."
"It is morally bankrupt that we do not fund our schools."
Topics to include voting rights, diversity in the tech industry and gun violence.
The "Peaceful Warriors Summit" uses basketball and visual arts to promote positive solutions.
The hazardous smoke has created unhealthy conditions for much of the region over the past few days.
The $30 million will cover half of the district's shortfall. But school closures may still be needed.
State lottery money covers few of the growing bills for education
It feels like summer is in full bloom, but what's with the Back-to-School sales, Rockridge parents? List of all school holidays.
The kids are going on a shopping spree to get what they need.
The number of California charter schools has increased by more than 900 percent over the past 2 decades.
The move follows a finding that lead was found in drinking water at some public schools.
All 3 students were taken to the hospital.
The teacher suffered a heart attack on his first day of instruction at Skyline High School.
Hi school has boosted academic, social-emotional, and civic student outcomes, including lowering absenteeism and decreasing suspensions.
The old contract expired last year and teachers have been working without a contract.
Police say he was carrying the loaded gun in his waistband.
Hundreds of students walked out of class on Wednesday, including at Oakland Technical High School.
The students will leave class for 17 minutes - one minute for every student killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
If you are selecting a school for your child, the application deadline is quickly approaching. The link to apply online is in the story.
The budget cuts include $4 million for unexpected expenses like the recently discovered lead contamination at McClymonds High School.
The teacher's union wants administrative reductions, not cuts in programs or teacher salaries.
As a result of the mistake, some employees incurred overdraft fees from their banks.
The A's are "shocked by Peralta's decision not to move forward."
It's part of a newly launched program to help high school students in 32 states.
When's the first day of school in Oakland? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.
This inner city school now has a beautiful baseball field, thanks to the generosity of donors. (Video)
In 14 East Bay communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.
Biotech Partners will host their 24th annual Gala celebration to help students gain develop career focus and achieve academic success.
Oakland Unified School District announces the debut of the National Center for Elementary Astronomy Studies will be on March 8.
The District is emphasizing its policy, following changes by the Trump Administration.
Oakland native Kyla Johnson-Trammell attended Oakland public schools.
"OUSD will recognize the significance of this moment...by balancing the need for adult support and freedom of expression."
Students and at least one teacher are calling for schools to close for the presidential inauguration.
Organizers of a meeting hope to identify qualities they want in a new superintendent.
Thousands of clerical and support workers will go on strike system-wide.
The shooting happened during school hours near elementary and middle schools.
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (formerly Intel) is one of the most prestigious science competitions for high school students in the US.
Devin Dillon was serving as deputy superintendent of Academic Social Emotional Learning before being tapped.