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Board hears update on classroom use of The 57 Bus

Watertown Unified School District Board · July 15, 2026
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Summary

The board was told Endeavor purchased The 57 Bus for a student project; the lead teacher summarized seven discussion points noting the book is nonfiction about a 2014 Oakland incident and examines participants and justice-system implications.

Jason told the board that the Endeavor lead teacher purchased The 57 Bus for a student project and has read it, producing seven discussion points for the board’s awareness. He described the book as nonfiction, based on a 2014 incident in Oakland, California, and organized in three parts that examine the people involved and the justice and medical-system consequences.

Jason said the lead teacher also shared the book with a community member for additional insight and that the district will report back when further feedback is available.