A couple weeks ago, Oakland Unified Superintendent Tony Smith made headlines when he announced that he was looking to close five elementary schools and consolidate several more. It was a bold move, but Smith’s all about making radical changes to the long-struggling district, and he’s not stopping at closures. Micky Duxbury’s got a fascinating look at Smith’s wide-ranging plan of action in this week’s cover story — an absolute must-read for everyone with kids in the district, or just an interest in Oakland’s future. Read the full story here.
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