Talks between striking Oakland teachers and the Oakland Unified School District continue, but as of late Thursday night, no agreement has been reached -- meaning Friday will be the teachers' seventh day on the picket lines.
School district officials made the announcement Thursday night, adding they are "always hopeful that a deal is imminent" as negotiations continue.
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"Because there is no deal yet, we must give our community enough notice to make alternate plans," the statement said.
The Oakland Education Association did not respond to a request for comment by press time.
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