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February 5, 2020 By

There’s a citywide reading crisis in Oakland, with fewer than 30% percent of black and Latino students proficient in reading. An astonishing 52 points stand between black and white students in reading, while 47 points separate Latino and white students. This should be a wake-up call for a progressive hub like Oakland to start relying on its progressive values to do the work that’s required to achieve the equity and opportunity the city values.

Average Math and Reading Achievement Gaps:
Oakland vs. Progressive Cities vs. Conservative Cities

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There’s a growing community of individuals in Oakland who are demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. Want to join them? Email Tanesha Peeples to find out how you can support the growing movement of people in your community who are fighting to give all children the learning opportunities they deserve.

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Taking Action in Progressive Cities

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Seattle
The reading gap between black and white students in SEATTLE is 47 points. MORE

Portland
The reading gap between black and white students in PORTLAND is 53 points. MORE

San Francisco
In SAN FRANCISCO, 70% of white students are proficient in math compared to 12% of black students, a 58-point gap. MORE

Oakland
The math achievement gap for Latino and white students in OAKLAND is 46 points. MORE

Washington, D.C.
In WASHINGTON, D.C., 80% of white students are proficient in math as opposed to 18% of black students, a 62-point gap. MORE

Detroit
Only 7% of DETROIT public school students are proficient in math and only 14% are proficient in reading. MORE

Minneapolis
In MINNEAPOLIS, the Latino-white high school graduation rate gap is 30 percentage points. MORE

Chicago
Both the reading and math proficiency gaps between black and white students in CHICAGO is 36 points. MORE

Baltimore
The reading proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BALTIMORE is 25 points. MORE

Boston
The math proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BOSTON is 38 points. MORE

New York City
The reading proficiency gap between black and white students in NEW YORK is 33 points. MORE

Buffalo
The math proficiency gap between Latino and white students in BUFFALO is 29 points. MORE

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