Adult Education in Oakland Under Attack: Protest Wednesday at School Board Meeting

Attention: Adult Education in Oakland Under Attack! Protest Wednesday, 4PM at the Oakland School Board Meeting; Town Hall Meeting to Defend Public Education in Oakland, Tuesday, March 8th

The entire adult education program in Oakland may be closed down by Dr. Randolph Ward, State Administrator, as of June 30 of this year. Many Adult Education Teachers in Oakland received a notice on Friday stating that if class attendance falls below 14 students, that class will be considered for immediate closure. This is their first step.

Our teachers and our 25,000 students deserve better. Adult Education in Oakland serves a population that is not served by anyone else. This population includes immigrants, high school diploma classes, classes at senior centers, community center classes for people with disability, and many others. These are the only free English as a Second Language Classes offered in Oakland.

This is part of Randy Ward's plan to dismantle public education in Oakland. It is connected to the converting of public elementary schools to charter schools. In both cases his actions are affecting the most underserved communities. These are racist acts and part of a plan to destroy public education in Oakland.

We need everyone in Oakland to come to the Board of Education meeting, Wed. evening, 4:00PM, at the Oakland Administration Building, 1025 Second Avenue.

Also, please attend the Town Hall Meeting to Defend Public Education in Oakland, Tuesday, March 8th from 6-8PM at the First Congregational Church (2501 Harrison Street)

We need your presence. Please come.



In Solidarity,

Gina Rossi, Oakland AFT, Local 771