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Information about our district, as well as articles by members.

On April 29, 2008 the Oakland Education Association held a press conference supporting the ILWU May Day Action Against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Oakland Education Association President Betty Olson-Jones spoke along with representatives from UBC CWA UPTE, UTU 1740 and ILWU.  Cindy Sheehan, candidate for Congress against Nancy Pelosi, also spoke.  See the press conference here. 

What Students Need to Learn Successfully:

1)  Small class size, 15:1 district-wide.   Students need quality, long-term, experienced credentialed teachers and instructional aides in every classroom qualified to provide effective individual assistance to all students, including those with special learning and language needs. Research consistently shows that reducing class size to approximately 15 and retaining experienced teachers are two major factors in improving student achievement.

2)  Sufficient material resources to provide what students

Here’s a link to an excellent 33-page paper that systematically dismantles the case for basing education on standardized tests.

http://www.mcte.org/journal/mej07/3Henry.pdf 

*****Another Top Priority Read!