Report of a Survey of the Organization, Scope, and Finances of the Public School System of Oakland, California (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Understand Oakland’s public schools through a detailed, data‑driven look at organization, scope, and spending.

This edition provides context on how Oakland built and funded its school system, including how growing enrollment, new campuses, and expanded programs affected costs and operations. It discusses where economies are possible and which investments support better learning outcomes for a diverse student body.

The material highlights key areas such as high school expansion, junior high concepts, department-based instruction, and the role of supervision and leadership in shaping educational results. It also compares Oakland’s per‑capita spending and wealth to peer cities to explain its unique challenges and strengths.

• Clear summaries of expenditures for instruction, maintenance, and capital outlays.


• Observations on the impact of new high schools, junior high reorganizations, and expanded arts and vocational offerings.


• Discussion of supervision, staffing decisions, and potential efficiency gains without harming education quality.


• Contextual comparisons to other cities’ tax capacity and educational costs.

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, numbers‑driven view of how a growing city balanced education policy with budget realities.

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