The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
An email from the Oakland Unified School District said, "Unfortunately, we must let all families and staff know that the Oakland Education Association informed us today that they will continue their strike tomorrow . As was the case the first two days of OEA’s strike, schools will remain open but it will not be school as usual."
"The strike is still on until we reach a fair agreement," said Samia Khattab, a teacher and librarian at Franklin Elementary School. Khattab said the union put forward proposals related to their working conditions and students’ experience. "We have language on counselors, school librarians, class size, special education, early childhood education and the common good," said Khattab.
The "common good" demands include reparations for Black students, climate-controlled green classrooms, and shared governance. The union is also asking for better pay,
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