Oakland Teachers Stage Unauthorized 'Teach-In' Over Israel-Palestine Curriculum

The event, criticized for its pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel stance, has sparked controversy among parents and the school district.

Dozens of teachers in Oakland, California, staged an unauthorized 'teach-in' to present pro-Palestinian lesson plans, claiming the school district's curriculum was too pro-Israel.
The 'teach-in' included guest speakers, in-class discussions, and various lessons across all grade levels, with an estimated 75 to 100 K-12 teachers participating.
Materials used in the 'teach-in' referred to Israel as an 'apartheid state' and expressed sympathy for Hamas, which has been criticized by parents and the school district.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent, Kyla Johnson-Trammell, criticized the 'teach-in' and expressed disappointment over the 'harmful and divisive materials' being promoted as factual.
Some teachers anticipate disciplinary measures, while parents and teachers have threatened to leave the school district over the anti-Israel coursework.