It’s called, “Shared Leadership.” Driven by each community in a groundbreaking setting: California’s Community Schools. Where parents and families, students and educators, make decisions as one. Creating the school and shaping futures – together. Based on the needs of their students…steeped in local culture. Curriculum from cyber security to gardening. And assisting families with their needs: Wellness centers, food pantries, and parental education. California’s Community Schools: Reimagining public education.

Shared leadership has to do with…acknowledging parents as equal partners. California’s Community Schools. Community Schools lift the voices of folks that have traditionally not been heard whether they’re parents, students, community groups. It’s shared decision-making with parents. They’re saying that these are the priorities that they want to see for their kids. It allows us to create the school that our students deserve. Community Schools are innovative, and they’re working. California’s Community Schools: Reimagining public education.

Shared leadership has to do with…acknowledging parents as equal partners. California’s Community Schools. Community Schools lift the voices of folks that have traditionally not been heard whether they’re parents, students, community groups. It’s shared decision-making with parents. They’re saying that these are the priorities that they want to see for their kids. It allows us to create the school that our students deserve. Community Schools are innovative, and they’re working. California’s Community Schools: Reimagining public education.

CTA President E. Toby Boyd and NEA President Becky Pringle send their message of support to Oakland Education Association going on strike today.

The following statement is issued by E. Toby Boyd, kindergarten educator and CTA president, who joins in solidarity with the OEA on an ULP strike for safe, stable and racially-just schools our students deserve.