San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) Fall 2024 school closure plan was intended to be an equitable, community-driven process aimed at addressing declining enrollment and budget deficits. However, despite initial efforts, the plan collapsed almost immediately due to significant implementation failures, lack of transparency, and widespread parent and community distrust.
This report summarizes qualitative feedback from impacted families, revealing key shortcomings and opportunities for a family-led process, should SFUSD ever revisit school closures in the future.
Click here to access the closure report
*Translated report available 6/26/2025
