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Mission Local
Published September 25Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd fix the district's chronic absenteeism rate. Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?
Mission Local
Published September 24SFUSD exec indicted in New Mexico for alleged criminal sexual activity with child
District labor head is on leave — previously served as principal and assistant principal in San Francisco middle schools SFUSD exec indicted in New Mexico for alleged criminal sexual activity with child
Mission Local
Published September 24S.F. opens Mandarin program in school that once taught Spanish-speaking immigrant students
The first students of a K-8 Mandarin program will start next school year at Mission Education Center, the former home to a newcomer program. S.F. opens Mandarin program in school that once taught Spanish-speaking immigrant students
Alameda Post
Published September 24Erick Bell Appointed to AUSD Board of Education
After considering three finalists, the AUSD Board of Education has appointed Erick O. Bell to fill the seat left vacant when Board Clerk Jennifer Williams resigned. Susan Davis also announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Otis Elementary School is set for September…
Alameda Post
Published September 24AUSD Board Candidates Talk AI, Budget, Youth Civic Engagement During Public Forum
Newcomer Sarah Putnam, returning candidate Joyce Boyd, former board member Mike McMahon, and current incumbents Gary Lym and Carrie Hahnel are all vying for seats on the AUSD Board of Education. Desmond Bracken relays their discussions on AI, budget, and youth civic engagement at…
Mission Local
Published September 24Warring slates will face off in S.F. school board race, and one’s got a lot more cash
It’s tech-backed GrowSF vs. the teachers union vs. the Parent Coalition in the San Francisco school board race. Warring slates will face off in S.F. school board race, and one’s got a lot more cash
Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon
Published September 19Neighbors Respond to St. Ignatius College Preparatory Environmental Impact Report
Neighbors living around St. Ignatius College Preparatory School on 37th Avenue responded to a court-ordered Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) recently published by the San Francisco Planning Department, pointing out what they see as flaws and inconsistencies in it.
Mission Local
Published September 18Meet the school board candidates: How would you attract and retain teachers in SFUSD?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd attract and retain teachers. Meet the school board candidates: How would you attract and retain teachers in SFUSD?
Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon
Published September 17Letter to the Editor: Can SFUSD Give Families Both Neighborhood Schools and Real Choice?
The goal should be simple: more families should be able to attend a good public school close to home, while preserving meaningful choices like language immersion and specialized program.
Point Reyes Light
Published September 16Days numbered for the Tomales Braves
Twenty-five years ago, West Marin engaged in an impassioned debate about whether to change the name of Tomales High School’s sports teams—the Braves—and abandon its mascot, a Native American in a feathered headband. After 18 months of debate and discussion, the Shoreline Unified…
Alameda Post
Published September 16Education Board Weighs Merits of AI, Island High Restructure
On September 8, the AUSD Board of Education discussed exploratory research on artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, in an effort to guide the development of a policy on the use of AI-powered tools. Desmond Bracken reports that the Board also considered restructuring…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 14Don’t Let scammers Crash Your School Year
OAKLAND POST — Buy from official and trusted retailers whenever possible, double check website URLs for misspellings or other red flags, and make sure the site uses https://. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true as well. Avoid clicking links in unsolicited emails or…