The Long View tells the story of two Oakland high schools and their community of students, families, and teachers. The Long View provides an up-close look at the strengths and challenges of urban schools and communities throughout the country. Inadequate and inequitable school funding, frequent turnover of school and district staff, and the trauma experienced by young people as a result of violence in their communities are not unique to Oakland. The film reminds us that those challenges shouldn’t define schools or determine the future of low-income students of color. Through its depiction of sustained community organizing, partnerships between educators and families, and meaningful learning that is connected to students’ lives, The Long View offers a path forward.
