Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is a public school district headquartered in Oakland, California. It serves over 36,000 students in 87 schools across the city. OUSD was first established in 1852 as the first public school district in California. The district is governed by a seven-member board of education, which oversees the superintendent and the district’s management team. OUSD operates on a budget of approximately $578 million annually. OUSD has a diverse student body, with 70% of students identifying as Black, Latinx, or Asian. The district has been recognized for its efforts to promote equity and social justice in education, including the creation of a Department of African American Male Achievement and the implementation of restorative justice practices in schools. In recent years, OUSD has faced financial challenges, including a $30 million budget deficit in 2017. However, the district has made progress towards stabilizing its finances through cost-cutting measures and increased state funding. OUSD is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students and has implemented various initiatives to improve academic outcomes, such as expanding access to college preparatory courses and increasing graduation rates. The district continues to work towards its mission of providing students with the resources and support needed to succeed academically and beyond.