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@sfparents.bsky.social
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➡️ www.sfparentaction.org: building the pipeline of education leaders across SF
➡️ www.sfparents.org: empowering families to fight for kids-first systems-level district reforms
➡️ www.sfparentaction.org: building the pipeline of education leaders across SF
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@sfparents.bsky.social
· Apr 21
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
From Marin realtors to private school parents, everyone loves to hate SF public schools. There's just one problem – what they say isn't true.
sfstandard.com
“…Many SF families aren’t running away. Many of us are here by choice, proud of our city and its public education system, & determined to make our schools even better.” 👏
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
A unanimous “no” from the School Board on SFUSD’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan says a lot.
The issue? Rushed process and too little community engagement.
Full recap here: sfparents.org/sf-parents-boe-meeting-summary-12-17-2025/
The issue? Rushed process and too little community engagement.
Full recap here: sfparents.org/sf-parents-boe-meeting-summary-12-17-2025/
SF Parents BOE Meeting Summary 12/16/2025 - San Francisco Parent Coalition
12/16/25 BOE Meeting The big takeaways: Discussion of Draft SY 2026-27 School Staffing Model Link to Draft model. Link to presentation, including timeline of Staffing Plan. Early on in the…
sfparents.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A unanimous “no” from the School Board on SFUSD’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan says a lot.
The issue? Rushed process and too little community engagement.
Full recap here: sfparents.org/sf-parents-boe-meeting-summary-12-17-2025/
The issue? Rushed process and too little community engagement.
Full recap here: sfparents.org/sf-parents-boe-meeting-summary-12-17-2025/
We don’t care that the next open School Board seat is short-term. Even six months of leadership can shape budget decisions and the future of SFUSD.
That’s why we’re hosting a virtual forum for the June candidates on Jan 7. RSVP 🔗⬇️
That’s why we’re hosting a virtual forum for the June candidates on Jan 7. RSVP 🔗⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We don’t care that the next open School Board seat is short-term. Even six months of leadership can shape budget decisions and the future of SFUSD.
That’s why we’re hosting a virtual forum for the June candidates on Jan 7. RSVP 🔗⬇️
That’s why we’re hosting a virtual forum for the June candidates on Jan 7. RSVP 🔗⬇️
SF Parents has been pushing for smart budgeting since 2021. SFUSD just climbed out of the state’s worst financial category after $114M in cuts. Balanced budget by March? We’ll stay involved, raise concerns, and co-create solutions that put students first. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
SFUSD escapes worst fiscal rating, but looming cuts and a strike threat cloud recovery
After spending several years on the brink of fiscal insolvency, the San Francisco school district’s financial bottom line is showing the first real signs of progress since 2021.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
SF Parents has been pushing for smart budgeting since 2021. SFUSD just climbed out of the state’s worst financial category after $114M in cuts. Balanced budget by March? We’ll stay involved, raise concerns, and co-create solutions that put students first. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
Surprise! 2026 has two SF School Board elections in June and November. We're launching our June 2026 endorsement process. Join our virtual Candidate Forum on Jan 7, 8–9 PM to hear from all qualified candidates! RSVP & details in thread ⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Surprise! 2026 has two SF School Board elections in June and November. We're launching our June 2026 endorsement process. Join our virtual Candidate Forum on Jan 7, 8–9 PM to hear from all qualified candidates! RSVP & details in thread ⬇️
UPDATE: 8th Grade Algebra & SFUSD — Here’s the Real Story
Parents met with SFUSD officials today. Despite concerns raised in this week’s @sfstandard.com article, the 8th grade algebra restoration is ON TRACK for Fall 2026.
Here’s what we learned: 🧮
Parents met with SFUSD officials today. Despite concerns raised in this week’s @sfstandard.com article, the 8th grade algebra restoration is ON TRACK for Fall 2026.
Here’s what we learned: 🧮
November 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
UPDATE: 8th Grade Algebra & SFUSD — Here’s the Real Story
Parents met with SFUSD officials today. Despite concerns raised in this week’s @sfstandard.com article, the 8th grade algebra restoration is ON TRACK for Fall 2026.
Here’s what we learned: 🧮
Parents met with SFUSD officials today. Despite concerns raised in this week’s @sfstandard.com article, the 8th grade algebra restoration is ON TRACK for Fall 2026.
Here’s what we learned: 🧮
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Millions took to the streets yesterday to be heard and that matters.
But the real work happens everyday in our communities. Get organized, lead with love, and move in solidarity.
We got us.
But the real work happens everyday in our communities. Get organized, lead with love, and move in solidarity.
We got us.
October 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Millions took to the streets yesterday to be heard and that matters.
But the real work happens everyday in our communities. Get organized, lead with love, and move in solidarity.
We got us.
But the real work happens everyday in our communities. Get organized, lead with love, and move in solidarity.
We got us.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
For community college students, “online classes are here to stay,” Daniel Seddiqui, a youth employment counselor, writes. But some “just aren’t getting the three-dimensional experience of college life that would help them become well-rounded professionals.”
For community college students, “online classes are here to stay,” Daniel Seddiqui, a youth employment counselor, writes. But some “just aren’t getting the three-dimensional experience of college life that would help them become well-rounded professionals.”
Opinion | Community Colleges Need Community
In our increasingly digital world, online classes are here to stay. But there’s no substitute for being on campus.
nyti.ms
October 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
For community college students, “online classes are here to stay,” Daniel Seddiqui, a youth employment counselor, writes. But some “just aren’t getting the three-dimensional experience of college life that would help them become well-rounded professionals.”
For community college students, “online classes are here to stay,” Daniel Seddiqui, a youth employment counselor, writes. But some “just aren’t getting the three-dimensional experience of college life that would help them become well-rounded professionals.”
SFUSD’s 2024-25 data release: mixed so far, but overall not exactly the best we can do for our students.
October 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
SFUSD’s 2024-25 data release: mixed so far, but overall not exactly the best we can do for our students.
Unclear if SFUSD has learned anything about engaging the parent and student community BEFORE making massive decisions like this….
EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco school leaders announced Wednesday they will close the city’s smallest high school at the end of this year.
Exclusive: S.F.’s smallest public high school to close; district says move is ‘best for students’
San Francisco school leaders announced Wednesday they will close the city’s smallest high school at the end of this year.
bit.ly
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Unclear if SFUSD has learned anything about engaging the parent and student community BEFORE making massive decisions like this….
One of our founders, Meredith Dodson, just donated some of her education, activism, and leadership books to our staff & parent leader office.
What are some of your favorites that we should add to our library? #edequity #raisethebar #closethegap
What are some of your favorites that we should add to our library? #edequity #raisethebar #closethegap
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
One of our founders, Meredith Dodson, just donated some of her education, activism, and leadership books to our staff & parent leader office.
What are some of your favorites that we should add to our library? #edequity #raisethebar #closethegap
What are some of your favorites that we should add to our library? #edequity #raisethebar #closethegap
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Every Kamala voter in America watching Trump and Musk slapfight because electing the smart Black lady was too much to ask.
June 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Every Kamala voter in America watching Trump and Musk slapfight because electing the smart Black lady was too much to ask.
We are a sanctuary city. This is horrific for our kids and families.
KQED: ICE agents arrested 15 people in San Francisco this week, including a 3-year-old child.
ICE Arrests 15 People in San Francisco, Including a Child, Pelosi Says | KQED
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called the detainments by immigration enforcement “outrageous and unforgivable.”
www.kqed.org
June 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
We are a sanctuary city. This is horrific for our kids and families.
“They needed someone who would inspire confidence,” -Meredith Dodson, executive director of SF Parents. “Maria Su was the only person who would instill that feeling of, ‘We’re going to be OK.’ She does know how to navigate the city system and the politics, and she does care deeply about kids.”
🏫 NEW, SCHOOL BOSS: Maria Su knows City Hall. She ran SF's childrens dep't for 18 yrs. Then in crisis last fall SFUSD named her new superintendent. So far she’s earned praise, but big cuts kick in after summer. How far can the goodwill go? @idamoj.bsky.social reports thefrisc.com/sfusds-new-b...
SFUSD’s New Boss Got a 6-Month ‘Honeymoon.’ Now Deep Budget Cuts Are Coming
Superintendent Maria Su has avoided teacher layoffs, slashed central office staff, and promised to ‘make magic happen.’ The real test starts this fall.
thefrisc.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“They needed someone who would inspire confidence,” -Meredith Dodson, executive director of SF Parents. “Maria Su was the only person who would instill that feeling of, ‘We’re going to be OK.’ She does know how to navigate the city system and the politics, and she does care deeply about kids.”
In Mayor @daniellurie.bsky.social words today:
“SF Parents helped change the culture and narrative of this City”
That’s right. And we’re not done fighting for SF’s kids. Thanks to everyone who made it out today for our spring celebration of our schools & parent wins!
“SF Parents helped change the culture and narrative of this City”
That’s right. And we’re not done fighting for SF’s kids. Thanks to everyone who made it out today for our spring celebration of our schools & parent wins!
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
In Mayor @daniellurie.bsky.social words today:
“SF Parents helped change the culture and narrative of this City”
That’s right. And we’re not done fighting for SF’s kids. Thanks to everyone who made it out today for our spring celebration of our schools & parent wins!
“SF Parents helped change the culture and narrative of this City”
That’s right. And we’re not done fighting for SF’s kids. Thanks to everyone who made it out today for our spring celebration of our schools & parent wins!
Nice to see SF Parents (via cofounder Meredith Dodson) on the list of mighty SF solutions-bringers and influencers! This honor is for you, parent advocates!
Introducing The SF100: The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025.
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
April 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Nice to see SF Parents (via cofounder Meredith Dodson) on the list of mighty SF solutions-bringers and influencers! This honor is for you, parent advocates!
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Introducing The SF100: The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025.
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Introducing The SF100: The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025.
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
The staff of the Standard spent months figuring out who runs this place and whittled it down to 100.
See the list: sfstandard.com/sf-100/
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Good read. It's infuriating to listen to the insulting rhetoric about the schools. There are problems and those who stay aren't saying there aren't. However the answer isn't to throw one's hands up and insult the system without ever walking through the doors.
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
From Marin realtors to private school parents, everyone loves to hate SF public schools. There's just one problem – what they say isn't true.
sfstandard.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Good read. It's infuriating to listen to the insulting rhetoric about the schools. There are problems and those who stay aren't saying there aren't. However the answer isn't to throw one's hands up and insult the system without ever walking through the doors.
“…Many SF families aren’t running away. Many of us are here by choice, proud of our city and its public education system, & determined to make our schools even better.” 👏
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
Opinion: The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
From Marin realtors to private school parents, everyone loves to hate SF public schools. There's just one problem – what they say isn't true.
sfstandard.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“…Many SF families aren’t running away. Many of us are here by choice, proud of our city and its public education system, & determined to make our schools even better.” 👏
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
-SF Parent Coalition board chair Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
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If you’re not already deeply mobilized to oppose & stop these fascists, I truly hope this gets you there.
April 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
If you’re not already deeply mobilized to oppose & stop these fascists, I truly hope this gets you there.
*Wins for SF kids* brought to you by yours truly, SF Parents:
Just tonight the SF Board of Ed approved evidence-based K-5 and 6-8 math programs to replace our outdated ineffective ones.
Time for SF to see some student gains in math. Thank you parents for your tireless advocacy the past 2 years🙏
Just tonight the SF Board of Ed approved evidence-based K-5 and 6-8 math programs to replace our outdated ineffective ones.
Time for SF to see some student gains in math. Thank you parents for your tireless advocacy the past 2 years🙏
March 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
*Wins for SF kids* brought to you by yours truly, SF Parents:
Just tonight the SF Board of Ed approved evidence-based K-5 and 6-8 math programs to replace our outdated ineffective ones.
Time for SF to see some student gains in math. Thank you parents for your tireless advocacy the past 2 years🙏
Just tonight the SF Board of Ed approved evidence-based K-5 and 6-8 math programs to replace our outdated ineffective ones.
Time for SF to see some student gains in math. Thank you parents for your tireless advocacy the past 2 years🙏
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Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy. His attacks on lawyers and law firms are damaging our boat. If he can simply defy court orders, the boat will sink entirely. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The Sharks Circling the Boat
From Marc | Donald Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy is designed to overwhelm us.
www.democracydocket.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy. His attacks on lawyers and law firms are damaging our boat. If he can simply defy court orders, the boat will sink entirely. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
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I went to public schools and my children did. SFUSD is trying to be better beyondchron.org/why-parents-...
Why Parents Should Give SFUSD a Chance - Beyond Chron
Positive Change is Happening It’s enrollment season at the San Francisco Unified School district (SFUSD). Families have received their assignments and are making decisions. Some people will decide not...
beyondchron.org
March 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I went to public schools and my children did. SFUSD is trying to be better beyondchron.org/why-parents-...
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A great article that tracks my family’s experience with SFUSD. Our district has challenges, but also so much to offer our kids!
(I do wish @sfstandard.com had asked an SFUSD parent to write about it rather than an uninformed, childless intern from a white-flight Chicago suburb…)
(I do wish @sfstandard.com had asked an SFUSD parent to write about it rather than an uninformed, childless intern from a white-flight Chicago suburb…)
I went to public schools and my children did. SFUSD is trying to be better beyondchron.org/why-parents-...
Why Parents Should Give SFUSD a Chance - Beyond Chron
Positive Change is Happening It’s enrollment season at the San Francisco Unified School district (SFUSD). Families have received their assignments and are making decisions. Some people will decide not...
beyondchron.org
March 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A great article that tracks my family’s experience with SFUSD. Our district has challenges, but also so much to offer our kids!
(I do wish @sfstandard.com had asked an SFUSD parent to write about it rather than an uninformed, childless intern from a white-flight Chicago suburb…)
(I do wish @sfstandard.com had asked an SFUSD parent to write about it rather than an uninformed, childless intern from a white-flight Chicago suburb…)
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In more positive news, here’s a really excellent piece by a former SFUSD parent that both clearly lays out the recent turmoil at my alma mater public school district AND also makes a strong case for why parents should not abandon #SFUSD. From @mayak46.bsky.social 🌁 📚 beyondchron.org/why-parents-...
Why Parents Should Give SFUSD a Chance - Beyond Chron
Positive Change is Happening It’s enrollment season at the San Francisco Unified School district (SFUSD). Families have received their assignments and are making decisions. Some people will decide not...
beyondchron.org
March 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In more positive news, here’s a really excellent piece by a former SFUSD parent that both clearly lays out the recent turmoil at my alma mater public school district AND also makes a strong case for why parents should not abandon #SFUSD. From @mayak46.bsky.social 🌁 📚 beyondchron.org/why-parents-...