Press Releases

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SFUSD and SF County Office of Education Leaders Call on City of San Francisco to Do More to Support Vaccines for Educators

SFUSD March 3, 2021
SF Board of Education President Gabriela Lopez and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews are calling on the City and County of San Francisco to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines for educators. Vaccines are a major tool to defeat the pandemic and a way to help ensure educators are safe once in-person learning resumes.
Posted Date
2021-03-03

SFUSD and the San Francisco Education Fund Gather Donations for Families in Need

SFUSD March 2, 2021
In response to requests for support from school staff on behalf of families, especially those who cannot access government aid, the SFUSD and the SF Ed Fund are launching the COVID-19 Relief Fund For SFUSD Families with a goal of raising $250,000 to support 1,000 SFUSD families.
Posted Date
2021-03-02

SF Board of Education Approves Health and Safety Agreement with Unions, Discusses Update to In-Person Learning Plans

SFUSD February 24, 2021
The Board also discussed updates to SFUSD’s plans for in-person learning including testing and vaccinations, the instructional program, and a new assessment center.
Posted Date
2021-02-24

SFUSD Strengthens Science Education to Adapt to Distance Learning

SFUSD February 19, 2021
Over 1,000 elementary students participate in virtual Q&A event featuring the State Wolf Scientist
Posted Date
2021-02-19

SFUSD Shares Updates on Return to In-Person Learning

SFUSD February 17, 2021
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the SF Board of Education shared that six school sites have been inspected by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and these facilities are ready for safe in-person learning.
Posted Date
2021-02-17

Mission Bay School Receives $2 Million Gift from Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

SFUSD February 16, 2021
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has received a commitment for a $2 million community benefit gift from Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. to support the development of a long-planned new school in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood.
Posted Date
2021-02-16

SF Board of Education Approves Equity Audit

SFUSD February 10, 2021
SF Board of Education Approves Equity Audit
Posted Date
2021-02-10

SFUSD, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement on Health and Safety Standards for In-Person Learning

SFUSD February 7, 2021
SFUSD, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement on Health and Safety Standards for In-Person Learning
Posted Date
2021-02-07

Statements from SFUSD Superintendent Matthews and SF Board of Education President Lopez Regarding City’s Lawsuit Falsely Claiming SFUSD Has No Reopening Plan

SFUSD February 3, 2021
Statements from SFUSD Superintendent Matthews and SF Board of Education President Lopez Regarding City’s Lawsuit Falsely Claiming SFUSD Has No Reopening Plan
Posted Date
2021-02-03

SF Board of Education Introduces Resolution Regarding Lowell High School

SFUSD February 2, 2021
SF Board of Education Introduces Resolution Regarding Lowell High School
Posted Date
2021-02-02

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