Press Releases

Please submit media inquiries to the SFUSD Communications Office at newsline@sfusd.edu or (415) 241-6565.

Board of Education elects leaders for 2019

SFUSD January 16, 2019
The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education elected its leaders for the 2019 year on Tuesday night. Board President Stevon Cook and Vice President Mark Sanchez will continue in their respective roles this year.
Posted Date
2019-01-16

Highlights Jan. 14-18, 2019: Technology donations; Preparing for health-related careers; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events

SFUSD January 14, 2019
Students in special education classes at Hillcrest Elementary School will receive technology resources valued at approximately $8,000 from the nonprofit Autism Yesterday and Today.
Posted Date
2019-01-14

Record-high number of SFUSD students enrolled in higher level math

SFUSD January 4, 2019
More San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) high school students are taking higher level math classes than ever before under the new secondary course sequence, and the students who are taking those classes are more diverse, according to math enrollment data.
Posted Date
2019-01-04

SFUSD shares original math curriculum with the world

SFUSD December 20, 2018
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has publicly released its K-5 Elementary Math Core Curriculum under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).
Posted Date
2018-12-20

Highlights Dec. 17-21, 2018: School spreads holiday cheer with 10th annual sing-a-long; Student club celebrates Arabic language and culture

SFUSD December 17, 2018
The holiday spirit will be in full swing for the 10th Annual AccessSFUSD: The Arc Holiday Sing-Along. Special education students, families, staff and community members will be joined by former Senator Mark Leno, along with Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews on bongos and VAPA Director Rob Daniels on piano.
Posted Date
2018-12-17

12/12/18 SFUSD to begin process of developing new student assignment system

SFUSD December 12, 2018
12/12/18

SFUSD to begin process of developing new student assignment system
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a resolution Tuesday night to launch the process of developing a new student assignment system.... Read more
Posted Date
2018-12-12

Board of Education approves renaming of three SFUSD facilities The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously approved the renaming of several San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) facilities

SFUSD December 12, 2018
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously approved the renaming of several San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) facilities in honor of those who have positively impacted San Francisco public schools.
Posted Date
2018-12-12

Highlights Dec. 10-14, 2018: Kindergartners open college savings accounts; Newcomer students receive holiday gifts from volunteers

SFUSD December 10, 2018
Kindergarten students in the Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program at Clarendon Alternative School are learning the value of savings at a young age. Joined by Treasurer José Cisneros and the Japanese Consul General, students will make deposits into their college savings accounts and tour a CitiBank branch.
Posted Date
2018-12-10

12/04/18 Media Advisory: Students showcase uses of donated Pepper robots

SFUSD December 4, 2018
12/04/18

MEDIA ADVISORY: Students showcase uses of donated Pepper robots
Students in Galileo’s Girls Coding Club will demonstrate how they use Pepper robots to create custom applications that include conversation, animation, images, and more.... Read more
Posted Date
2018-12-04

Highlights Dec. 3-7, 2018: Special Olympics promotes inclusion; Schools participate in Computer Science Education and World AIDS Commemoration weeks

SFUSD December 3, 2018
An exciting day of games will bring George Washington High School students together to celebrate Inclusive Schools Week with the Special Olympics High School Unified Soccer Tournament.
Posted Date
2018-12-03

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