Oakmont Education is dedicated to changing lives and communities by transforming underserved students through the power of education, and we cannot be silent in the face of injustice. While we haven't all experienced racism firsthand, many Oakmont team members have, and those who haven't have witnessed for many years the immense challenges our students are face with due to the systemic issues of racism in our country. We believe education is power, but we've also been reminded by the tragic deaths of George Floyd and so many others that "education" must go far beyond what happens in the classroom. Education is fundamental to combating racial inequality and, to that end, Oakmont has followed in the footsteps of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools and donating $5,000 to the Equal Justice Initiative. We mourn the unjust deaths of George Floyd and many others. We stand in solidarity with his family, friends, and thousands of Black and Brown students and professionals we work alongside each and every day.