Oakland has been a center for musical talent and innovation for decades. And Oakland was the first district to actually provide free instruments to all the students in its public school music classes back in the 1950s. Proposition 13 took its toll but Oakland schools continued with amazing bands, orchestras and choirs. And now, because of newish California legislation it is possible to make a strategic improvement and provide music education to all. Hear Oakland High’s muusic teacher and students tell us all about it. Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. The post Education Today – October 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.