Great Oakland Public Schools is a nonprofit membership organization that connects and activates an informed community network to advance policies that ensure all Oakland students have the opportunity to attend quality public schools.

We are a coalition of parents, teachers, principals, and community leaders from the hills and flatlands, East, West, and North Oakland, charter and district public schools who share a vision of an Oakland where all children receive the schooling and support they need to live successful, fulfilling lives.

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Our Vision for Students

It is the Oakland community's responsibility to ensure that Oakland public schools prepare all students with the skills and knowledge required for success in college, career, and life. Our children and youth must graduate prepared for work, citizenship, independence, and family life in a democratic community, empowered with the skills and habits of life-long learners.

Our Strategy for Improvement

As a community, GO Public Schools believes that six key strategies can improve student learning and achievement in our city:

Effective teachers.
An effective teacher in every Oakland classroom

Strong leadership.
Strong educational leadership throughout the city

Individualized education.
An individual plan and personal relationships to support each student's development and success

Empowered school communities.
Families, teachers, principals, and students have the responsibility of making site- and community-based decisions to improve student outcomes

Choice about schools.
Families choose among safe, diverse, quality district and charter public schools in their neighborhoods and throughout the city

One vision. One Oakland.
All of Oakland working together for all Oakland students

Support

We acknowledge and appreciate the over 200 individuals who have contributed to Great Oakland Public Schools this year. Click here to become a member today!