Dr Kyla Johnson-Trammell

I was born and raised in East Oakland, attended Montclair Elementary and Montera Middle schools, and have spent my entire professional career working in OUSD. For twenty years, I have developed my skills as both an educator and administrator and served students in several capacities including: elementary school teacher; middle school assistant principal; elementary school principal; Director of Talent Development; Associate Superintendent for Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction; Network Superintendent and, most recently, as Interim Deputy Superintendent. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead OUSD educators in service of young people right here in my hometown. I know we have work to do before every student across the District reaches their full potential. As an Oakland native, I have seen firsthand the strength of this community and the dedication of our educators. The time is now to turn our good intentions into strong results. Together, we can transform OUSD from a school district showing areas of improvement and pockets of success to one that is known for consistent excellence and equity, transparent and honest communication, and quality schools in every neighborhood.

Oakland Schools News – OUSD Makes Changes To COVID Protocols For All Staff

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Dear OUSD Community, It has been a beautiful and very moving start to the school year, and we are thrilled to see our students, families, and staff back on our campuses. The safety and well-being of everyone in our community is the highest priority for all of us. We write today to announce a critical … Read more

OUSD Superintendent: I Hear Your Frustration, Pain, and Anger About Our Criminal Justice System

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I Hear Your Frustration, Pain, and Anger About our Criminal Justice System, and I Feel It, too. Dear OUSD Community, As you know, we’ve had a lot going on in the District. But like you, I have also been focused on the disturbing news from across the country. Once again in the news are the … Read more

Oakland Schools Superintendent On Passage Of OEA – OUSD Tentative Agreement, Reopening Phase

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Letter from Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell Superintendent, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Dear Oakland Unified Community, The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is excited to announce that the Oakland Education Association (OEA), the teachers’ union, has informed us their membership voted to pass the Tentative Agreement reached by OEA and OUSD to support the return of … Read more

On International Women’s Day, OUSD Celebrates All Women and Girls In Our Community

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Dear Oakland Unified Community, Here in Women’s History Month, on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day. This is a day that holds special meaning to me because of all the remarkable and powerful women in my life. The whole reason I am even in education is the influence that my mother and grandmother had … Read more

OUSD Superintendent: Black History Month is Here, But We Need More than A Celebration

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From OUSD Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell Dear Oakland Unified Community, I am both proud to say we are now in Black History Month, and disheartened to know that in our world, it is quite clear that the forces that try to diminish Black voices and heritage have been emboldened. The past year has been wrought … Read more

OUSD Superintendent Calls On All To Unite In Face of Events In Washington, D.C.

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Dear Oakland Unified Community, I am heartbroken for our country. What is happening in Washington, D.C. is outrageous and criminal. And I am holding our students, families and staff in my heart. Not surprisingly, these events in the nation’s capitol have some members of our community, especially our students, upset and scared. Of course, Oakland … Read more

The Surge In The Pandemic Is Causing Us To Change Our OUSD Reopening Plans

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An online letter from OUSD Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell Dear OUSD Community: We recently shared our OUSD plan to reopen schools for in-person instruction with January 25, 2021 as our target starting date. Unfortunately, COVID transmission and cases in our county continue to worsen. Before we break for the winter holiday, I … Read more

Oakland Schools OUSD 2020-21 Proposed Reopening Plan Submitted To Alameda County

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Dear Oakland Community, Today I am writing to let you know that we have finalized our COVID-19 Health and Safety Reopening Plan and Program (Reopening Plan) for reopening our schools to in-person learning and instruction. The plan includes the components required by the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) regarding reopening for in-person instruction and … Read more

OUSD Has Newly Elected Board of Education Directors; Swearing-In Takes Place In January

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Oakland Unified School District New Board of Education Directors Dear Oakland Unified Community, As we have been talking over the past few weeks, Tuesday, November 3 was an enormous election for our city, the state of California, and the United States. Here in OUSD, as you know, we saw voters pass Measure Y, the bond … Read more

Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell, OUSD Superintendent, On Oakland’s Kamala Harris, Vice President

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Norman Rockwell's famous painting of a little girl in a white dress walking into school that perfectly illustrates the fight for civil rights in education. That little girl was six year old Ruby Bridges.

Dear Oakland Unified Community, You’re looking at Norman Rockwell’s famous painting of a little girl in a white dress walking into school that perfectly illustrates the fight for civil rights in education. That little girl was six year old Ruby Bridges, and she had to be escorted by federal marshals enforcing the integration of her … Read more

Welcome Back To School 2020 Oakland And Complete The Tech Check Survey!

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Welcome Back To School 2020 From Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell OUSD Superintendent Dear Oakland Unified School District Community, I am happy to say that the 2020-21 school year begins today, Monday, August 10! I want to welcome all students, staff and families back to teaching and learning in Oakland Unified School District Community, or “OUSD”. Although … Read more