One of San Francisco’s favorite past-times is bashing SFUSD’s School Assignment System. But is a “broken lottery” really to blame for the White Flight from our city’s public schools?
As an experienced educator, I am often struck by how LITTLE most parents know about evaluating a “good school” for their kids.
Many parents unwittingly perpetuate segregation in our schools. Why school “choice” is hurting us and our schools.
#FLOTUS is in the house! (That’s First Lady of the United States to those of you NOT on Twitter yet!) And she’s talking ’bout COLLEGE!
CARE proponents (read: Lowell families) who originally marketed their proposal as “two-track accelerated Algebra” have repackaged their plan using the words “optional pathways” and “choice” to advocate for a reinstatement of tracking in SFUSD.
Some advice and reassurance from veteran parents about the SFUSD wait pool.
Baby owls wake up and their mother is gone! A mommy raccoon eases her baby raccoon’s worries about the first day of school. A mommy pig reassures her little one about being away… Use these great books to ease separation anxiety and worries about school.
We all know Back-to-School Sale season is a great time to get extra supplies at great discounts. But did you know it’s also a time families can help out our schools? While you’re out shopping to get supplies, why not consider getting resources that will make a big difference for teachers this fall?
Congrats! You’ve got a “BIG KID”! Here’s some advice from veteran parents on ways to make the big transition to kindergarten!