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Newsletter July 12, 2023
Weekly updates from SF Parents We hope you are enjoying the summer and getting some R&R after another active school year. It was a big year for SFUSD, our children, our teachers, and for SF Parents. We’re taking a moment to reflect on important advocacy wins. In 2022-23, as a result of your relentless…
Read MoreResults of our Annual Spring Parent Survey, sent to Superintendent Dr. Wayne and Board of Education
SF Parent Coalition sent the following letter via email to SFUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Wayne and Board of Education on July 10th, 2023, to inform them about our results (and your parent feedback) through our Annual Spring Parent Survey. Dear Superintendent Dr. Wayne and SFUSD Board of Education, We hope this email finds you well and…
Read MoreSF Parents Review of the 2023-24 LCAP
SFUSD 2023-2024 LCAP(First Reading) Review How exciting to get a preview of the 2023-2024 LCAP! Before diving into the dollars, I wanted to preface this initial review with the following points (which may be obvious, but are probably worth mentioning): So, with all this in mind, here are some initial findings from the SFUSD 2023-2024…
Read MoreNewsletter June 1, 2023
Weekly updates from SF Parents We’re seeing the many graduation festivities take place this week around San Francisco; if your kid is one of those graduates, congratulations to you and your child! We know that the Class of ’23 had ups and downs throughout their high school experience–including extended school closures for part of their…
Read MoreFormal asks related to SF Kids Can’t Wait campaign
Dear Superintendent Dr. Wayne and SFUSD Board of Education, Parents, educators, community members, and supporters of math and reading equity and excellence have six requests for SFUSD district leadership to ensure we are improving access to high-quality education for every SFUSD student, starting with our youngest learners in elementary school. You’ve been starting to receive…
Read MoreSF Kids Can’t Wait Press Release
May 15, 2023 Media Contact: Meredith Dodson [email protected] *** PRESS RELEASE *** ON MONDAY MAY 15TH, SF PARENT COALITION LAUNCHED ‘SF KIDS CAN’T WAIT’ CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING PERSISTENT INEQUITIES AND CALLING ON SAN FRANCISCO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO TAKE ACTION FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS SAN FRANCISCO, CA — On May 15, 2023,…
Read MoreNewsletter April 26, 2023
Weekly updates from SF Parents Dear Parents and Supporters, It’s hard to believe how quickly we’re approaching the end of the 2023-24 school year. We’ve been busy over here at SF Parents, and we’re sure you’ve been, too. If you didn’t make it out for our happy hour at Manny’s, we hope you’ll join…
Read MoreNewsletter April 26, 2023 (Chinese)
我們本學年的最後一次月度會議將於 5 月 18 日星期四中午 12 點至下午 1 點通過 Zoom 召開，特邀嘉賓三藩市聯合校區（ SFUSD） 教育委員會主席蒲啟華（Kevine Boggess） 將出席。
Read MoreNewsletter April 26, 2023 (Spanish)
Weekly updates from SF Parents Es difícil creer lo rápido que nos acercamos al final del año escolar 2023-24. Hemos estado ocupados aquí en SF Parents y estamos seguros de que usted también lo ha estado. Si no pudo asistir a nuestra hora feliz en Manny’s, esperamos que nos acompañe en la próxima. También próximamente…
Read MoreSB 691 (Portantino) – SUPPORT
March 24, 2023Honorable Anthony Portantino1021 O Street, Suite 7630Sacramento, CA 95814Re: SB 691 (Portantino) – SUPPORT Dear Senator Portantino: I write on behalf of SF Parent Coalition in support of SB 691. This bill would require the State Board of Education (SBE) to adopt evidence-based screening tools which are culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate to…
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