An experienced educator shares thoughts on Restorative Practices in SFUSD
As you may have heard there has been a LOT of discussion surrounding school safety and district implementation of its...
Our budget for the arts? We can do better.
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?
Supporting the Arts with Love and Logic
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…
Paying it Forward…
Have I Mentioned I'm Running for School Board? As if I didn't have enough projects already... Anyone who knows me...
SFUSD Update: Is Your Child Experiencing Black History Month?
Black History Month SFUSD: #BlackHistoryMatters! Happy Black History Month!!! By now your child should be sharing some of the some...
Don’t Freak Out! Your Kindergartener Will Get into a GREAT Public School!
SFUSD Enrollment season is upon us! This Friday, letters go out to students and families letting them know which schools they can enroll in in this fall. Now that my girls are in the 3rd grade, it is easy to forget the anxiety and worry that many parents are currently feeling. They say: “Hindsight is 20-20.” With that in mind, I thought I’d take a moment to provide some perspective for parents who may be nervous right now.
How Would You Feel If District Assessments Were Optional?
Earlier this month Board of Education Commissioners Sanchez and Cook proposed a resolution which would make changes to SFUSD’s interim assessment policy. Most notably it would allow teachers to opt out of district assessments. Unfortunately, parent voices have been absent from the conversation.
What does hair have to do with school discipline?
Have you ever felt criminalized or excluded from an academic or professional setting because of your hair? Before you answer that… let’s back up a bit.
Take Action NOW: Support Arab Students and Families in SFUSD
Our district says it cares about Arab students. Nonetheless, when it comes to resourcing schools to support them in meeting...
SFUSD Responds to Hate and Intolerance in Schools
The SFUSD Board of Education recently approved a resolution charging the district to define clear protocols in addressing hate and bias in our schools.