Melanie Turner, a special education teacher at Emerson Elementary, speaks about the impact of securing housing as an educator during a press conference in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Ashley McBride/The Oaklandside via AP)

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

by The Associated Press April 7, 2026

written by The Associated Press April 7, 2026

By Ashley Mcbride/the Oaklandside Before Melanie Turner joined Oakland’s Rooted program, she was house hopping and couch surfing, moving between the homes of families and friends with her preschool-age son in tow. Pursuing a career in education while trying to afford a place to live in Oakland ...

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