Today is back to school for Oakland Unified. The district is bracing for plenty of financial challenges, but school communities are hopeful about new leadership and OUSD getting back control of its finances, this after more than 20 years of state control. Ashley McBride covers education for The Oaklandside.

<p>Today is back to school for Oakland Unified. The district is bracing for plenty of financial challenges, but school communities are hopeful about new leadership and OUSD getting back control of its finances, this after more than 20 years of state control. Ashley McBride covers education for The Oaklandside.</p>

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