Reported Incidents
For Oakland Unified School District
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
OUSD Adopts CRT Curriculum
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
The Oakland Unified School District developed a new Ethnic Studies curriculum for 9th graders. This curriculum, which includes concepts from Critical Race Theory and promotes "critical consciousness" and "systems of oppression," will be implemented in 2025. It aims to analyze power structures and encourage student action.
Teachers promote political anti-Israel views
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
School district employees expressed highly politicized views regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, accusing Israel of "apartheid" and "massacre." These views were linked to ethnic studies programs, with one educator suggesting students need this rhetoric to become "active voters." This raises concerns about the neutrality of educational content within the institution.
OUSD teaches race, gender privilege
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
The Oakland Unified School District's restorative justice program incorporates guides for "Race & Gender Equity" circles. These templates facilitate discussions on feelings about race, straight or heterosexual privilege, and white privilege. The program also includes social justice analysis and land acknowledgments within its educational framework.
Inappropriate Sex Ed Curriculum
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
A parental rights group identified a California school district's sex education curriculum as age-inappropriate. The curriculum is described as ideology-laden and unsuitable for young students. This raises concerns about the content being taught in the district.
OUSD Teaches Gender, Sex Ed
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
The Oakland Unified School District's online sexual education curriculum introduces gender identity concepts using the "Genderbread Person" to students from fifth through ninth grade. It teaches that gender is on a spectrum and explores various combinations of identity. Additionally, the curriculum includes explicit topics like "ejaculation" and "lubrication" for fifth and sixth-grade students.
District Promotes Pro-Hamas Content
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
A school district facilitated "Teach-in for Gaza" events and materials, which included content described as pro-Hamas and anti-Israel. These resources, developed by a staff caucus, were shared with students and staff, alongside related assignments and webinars. The content raised concerns about political and ideological bias within the educational environment.
District funds 'unlearning whiteness' training
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
The school district allocated over $45,000 to consultants for staff affinity groups, including programs for white educators focused on anti-racism and "unlearning whiteness." These initiatives aim to advance racial justice and equity within the district's educational system. The programs are designed to train staff to facilitate racial justice learning spaces.
Oakland Funds Racial Affinity Spaces
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
The Oakland Unified School District contracted with a consulting firm for training services. This agreement includes developing race-based "affinity spaces" for students and faculty. The consultant's offerings also cover concepts related to Critical Race Theory, white supremacy, and white fragility.
District Adopts Anti-Racism Curriculum
Alleged incident in Oakland Unified School District · California
A school district incorporated an anti-racism curriculum into its preschool program, emphasizing structural racism and racial equity. The district also passed a resolution for reparations for Black students, aiming to eliminate opportunity gaps and provide targeted resources. This initiative includes training for staff on anti-Black racism and embedding Black studies in classrooms.