Our demands are about a vision for building the public school system
that Oakland families deserve." OEA President Keith Brown
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW in Oakland is just the latest
example. e Oakland Education Association (OEA) has been
strengthening its bonds with community for some time, includ-
ing inviting local artists, parents and children to join in "art
builds" (see story on page 54) and other events that make visible
the broad support for public school teachers. at community
stands ready to back OEA members after their vote to authorize
a strike on Feb. 4 (see story on page 43).
"is is bigger than salary," says OEA President Keith Brown.
"is is about the heart and soul of public education. And this
is about fighting for greater investments in our schools and tak-
ing on the privatizers. We are ready to fight for the schools our
students deserve!"
Hear us roar : #RedForEd!
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Are you wearing the new color of advocacy? It looks like this>>>
Above, at the OEA community art build (photo:
Joseph Brusky). Below, CTA Secretary-Treasurer
David Goldberg and OEA President Keith Brown,
center, at a January march and rally in Oakland.
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