Overlapping Standards in Math, Science and Language Arts. Tina Cheuk, formerly with the Understanding Language department at Stanford University created a very useful graphic organizer to show that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have significant overlap and can be collectively implemented for students’ benefit. SFUSD C&I Math
SFUSD C&I Math, The Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.
With California's 2010 adoption of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, SFUSD saw an opportunity to redefine what it meant to be a mathematically smart student. The Standards for Mathematical Practice highlighted reasoning, precision, and mathematical patterning, and also placed a high premium on behaviors such as constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others. However, there was not yet a K-5 curriculum available that was sufficiently aligned to the new content or practice standards. So, in 2012, the SFUSD math department began creating a Math Core Curriculum.
"OER" is an acronym for "Open educational resources." The SFUSD Elementary Math Core Curriculum, Grades PK–5, is available to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY) that permits anyone to copy, revise, remix, and distribute the work, as long as SFUSD is credited for the original creation. Please see the ACCESS page for more information.
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education is holding a question and answer session with candidates running for the Board of Education on Oct. 27.
On Oct. 15, 2022, the San Francisco Board of Education took part in a 6-hour workshop to update our draft vision, values, goals, and guardrails; these components will serve as the district’s compass for the next five years. We anticipate approving the final versions at our Oct. 25 board meeting.
