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Dear SF Public School Champion Before the holiday season is in full swing, our team at SF Parents Action wants to make sure you’re aware of the school board election season now approaching. But wait… aren’t the school board elections typically in November? Yes, you’re right about that, if that’s what you were thinking. But…

The Latest Scoop at SFUSD *STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT LITERACY GAINS AT SFUSD!* 🥳SFUSD’s 3rd grade literacy scores increased from 49.7% to 53.1% meeting grade level between Fall 2024 and Fall 2025. The district pointed to their instructional coaching model and teacher supports that led to these positive outcomes. The gains may not be even, though, as…

We’re well into the school year now and there’s, as always, a ton going on at SFUSD that you should know about. But first, a plug–especially for newer-to-SFUSD families who want to learn more about the purpose of the Board of Education and how they have a huge impact on our schools–to RSVP for our…

Our 7-member Board of Education plays a critical role in shaping our public schools. Its core mission is to hold the superintendent accountable and to keep the district laser-focused on the outcomes that matter most for kids—like 3rd grade literacy, 8th grade math, graduating high school career- or college-ready. When commissioners stay focused, progress follows;…

One last thing before summer… Have you ever thought about what it would be like to serve on the SFUSD Board of Education, providing leadership and oversight for the district and helping ensure all 50,000 public school students receive a high-quality, equitable education? We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for our third cohort…

Are you a parent who wants to make a difference in SFUSD but not sure where to start? Join us for our last Pathways to Parent Leadership workshop on Thursday, May 8 at 6:30 PM (on Zoom)! It’s a great starting point if you’re curious about how to get more involved, want to connect with other engaged parents,…

We wish we could sugarcoat it, but SFUSD’s budget has arrived—well, part of it?—and it’s looking as bad as we expected. Even the district’s proposed baseline budget, with its questionable headline choice, ‘Keeping the Lights On,’ leaves SFUSD with a $60 million deficit. We’re worried that this could put aspirational goals—like the district’s vision for improved student…