Why I GO

"School boards affect outcomes for Oakland kids in schools. I'm working to elect school board members who understand education and serve ALL students, families, and teachers." - Robbie, Teacher Policy Fellow

Read our endorsements for the November 8, 2016 Oakland school board races.

Why I GO

”It’s about our kids and them getting the proper education. We should all want them to have the best education and resources distributed equitably. All kids deserve better schools.” - Annette, Family Leader and GO Organizer

Get involved. Volunteer with GO.

Why I GO

"We all care deeply about Oakland’s children. City leadership for their future resides with the school board. We have to elect great leaders. Our children’s future depends on it.” - David, Oakland Leadership Council member

Learn how GO supports great leaders.

Why I GO

”We have the power to run things. Voting is important. Volunteering opened my eyes. I couldn't vote and didn't know anything about elections process, but it opened my eyes on how citywide politics work.” - Danielle, college student at CSU East Bay

Learn about ways to get involved.

Why I GO

"As a community, we must come together to ensure quality, equity, and sustainability across all public schools, district and charters, for all our students." - Ash, GO Oakland Executive Director

Read GO Oakland's 2016 Policy Agenda.

Why I GO

“Families need to be a part of Oakland school board elections because they feel the pain and should be a part of the solution. Otherwise other people will decide for them.” - Cesar, Parent of Oakland students

Volunteer during 2016 elections season.