Press Releases

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

SFUSD ahead of state and other large urban districts in first California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

SFUSD September 9, 2015
The California Department of Education (CDE) today unveiled the results of new, computer-based assessments, administered to students last spring to gauge their progress in learning new, more rigorous academic standards designed to prepare them for college and careers in the 21st century.
Posted Date
2015-09-09

O'Connell HS students & hotel managers from around the globe problem-solve together: Highlights for September 8-14, 2015

SFUSD September 8, 2015
John O'Connell High students will be taking on some hefty topics to help out Ritz-Carlton hotels across the globe.
Posted Date
2015-09-08

Saving for college & gender-neutral bathrooms: Highlights for September 1-7, 2015

SFUSD August 31, 2015
When it comes to low-income families saving for college, Monroe Elementary school parents are on top of it. They are participating at a greater rate than many others in the ever-growing city savings program called Kindergarten to College.
Posted Date
2015-08-31

Mayor Lee, San Francisco Unified School District and the Salesforce Foundation Announce Third Year of Partnership to Expand Computer Science Opportunities in San Francisco Schools

SFUSD August 24, 2015
The Salesforce Foundation, San Francisco Unified School District and Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced the third year of a multi-year partnership to expand computer science opportunities in San Francisco schools.
Posted Date
2015-08-24

Statement from SFUSD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza re. Fully Staffed Classrooms on Opening Day

SFUSD August 17, 2015
As we celebrate opening day for SFUSD, I want to commend everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure our students have a teacher in every classroom.
Posted Date
2015-08-17

SF Board of Education Amends Graduation Requirements, Defies Current State Law to Expedite Awarding of Diplomas

SFUSD August 14, 2015
The San Francisco Board of Education voted unanimously today to amend SFUSD’s graduation requirements, a decision that immediately grants diplomas to 107 SFUSD students who received a Certificate of Completion in May 2015 instead of a diploma solely because they had not passed both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
Posted Date
2015-08-14

Statement from Superintendent Carranza in Honor of Rosario Anaya

SFUSD August 7, 2015
Ms. Rosario Anaya led the way for so many women and Latin Americans here in San Francisco, providing not only excellent leadership, but also serving as a role model as the first Latina elected to public office in San Francisco. Her work in service to our community was extensive and touched many lives.
Posted Date
2015-08-07

Statement from Superintendent Carranza Regarding Death of Teacher Ed Cavanaugh

SFUSD August 5, 2015
Our hearts are with Ed Cavanaugh’s family and all those who knew and loved him. Our community has experienced a devastating loss.
Posted Date
2015-08-05

Graduation Rates Increase for SFUSD Students

SFUSD August 3, 2015
The graduation rate for San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has been adjusted to 83.9 percent, which is up from 81.7 percent the prior year.
Posted Date
2015-08-03

Superintendent Carranza to Lead Council of the Great City Schools

SFUSD July 1, 2015
Superintendent Richard A. Carranza of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) today becomes chair of the Council of the Great City Schools’ Board of Directors.
Posted Date
2015-07-01

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