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Thu May 19 2005
May 17th: Take Back Our Schools Day in Oakland
Hundreds of High School Students Walk Out to Demand Changes in Oakland's Education System
In honor of the historic Brown v. Board of Education
verdict on May 17th, 1954, Oakland observed Take Back Our Schools Day on May 17th, 2005. Organizers said that "a growing tide of youth,
educators, parents, union members, and community
organizations are calling for an end to the
destructive takeover of the Oakland schools." The Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of May 17th's events. The day's events included a rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza (outside of City Hall), teach-ins, and a rally at the State
Building. Photos and Report: 1 | 2
Take Back Our Schools Day demands included: non-compliance with No Child Left Behind; restoration of local control to Oakland schools, including an accountable schools governing board; full funding of Prop 98; and no high school exit exam. More information about the May 17th events, including curriculum for classroom visits, can be found on the Education Not Incarceration website. Articles about the destructive effects of the State Takeover are on the Oakland Rising site. May 17:Take Back Our Schools Day is a project of Organize Da BAY, Education Not Incarceration, Oakland Education Association, Oakland ACORN, AFSCME 257, Oakland AFT and many other organizations from the Coalition to Defend and Improve Public Education
Take Back Our Schools Day demands included: non-compliance with No Child Left Behind; restoration of local control to Oakland schools, including an accountable schools governing board; full funding of Prop 98; and no high school exit exam. More information about the May 17th events, including curriculum for classroom visits, can be found on the Education Not Incarceration website. Articles about the destructive effects of the State Takeover are on the Oakland Rising site. May 17:Take Back Our Schools Day is a project of Organize Da BAY, Education Not Incarceration, Oakland Education Association, Oakland ACORN, AFSCME 257, Oakland AFT and many other organizations from the Coalition to Defend and Improve Public Education
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