Last year in 2018, 153 students took part as artists in the Arts Festival. We have 54,000 students in SFUSD. That means the percentage of student artists who took part in last year’s Art Festival was only .02%! With numbers like these, many folks are wondering: Is the money we spend on events like the SFUSD Arts Festival really worth it if they reach so few students?
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As I look closely at the VAPA budget, I can see discrepancies in where the money is going. I’ve been asking about these for a while now, from the VAPA staff. So far, I'm not getting clear answers...
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For several months now, parents, community members, and labor leaders in San Francisco have been pushing back on a billionaire-backed...
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Even "good" charters come at a cost to our public education system. Last week, In the Public Interest, a research...
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Let's Pass Prop G this June! This year Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11, 2018... That's THIS WEEK! Each year...
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Have I Mentioned I'm Running for School Board? As if I didn't have enough projects already... Anyone who knows me...
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You are probably already working with a morning routine. I created one last year, when my girls were in Pre-K. This year, though, I've asked my daughters to get involved in creating a written Morning Schedule.
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You're never to young for social justice. I'm sharing these resources with my girls as we prepare to participate in upcoming political actions this week.
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It's important for parents to communicate with teachers about our high expectations for our children's schooling. Below is my list of expectations for all my child's teachers.
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This is a blog for parents and educators to share information, about how to support our children in SF Public Schools. As an involved parent, I am interested in moving "beyond the bake sale", to support our academic success for all children. By becoming informed and asking questions we can create public schools of the highest quality -- I encourage you to join in on the conversation! [Click the heading to learn more.]
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