Press Releases

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

Amazon Donates to Teacher Projects in 62 SFUSD Schools

SFUSD December 21, 2021
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and SFUSD’s non-profit partner Spark* SF Public Schools announced that Amazon will fund classroom projects from SFUSD teachers on the national non-profit platform DonorsChoose.
Posted Date
2021-12-21

SF Board of Education Approves Maintaining Current Admissions Criteria for Lowell High School for 2022-23 School Year

SFUSD December 17, 2021
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a resolution (4 to 3) to maintain the current admissions criteria for Lowell High School for the 2022-23 school year, which is currently the same as other comprehensive high schools.
Posted Date
2021-12-17

SF Board of Education Approves Budget Balancing Plan

SFUSD December 14, 2021
SF Board of Education Approves Budget Balancing Plan
Posted Date
2021-12-14

SFUSD Celebrates Inclusive Schools Week

SFUSD December 6, 2021
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) celebrates Inclusive Schools Week from Dec. 6 to 10.
Posted Date
2021-12-06

SFUSD Superintendent Proposes Maintaining Choice-Based Admissions at Lowell High School for 2022-23 School Year

SFUSD November 30, 2021
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews is recommending that SFUSD utilize the same choice-based admissions policy for Lowell High School for the 2022-23 school year as it uses for placement at its other comprehensive high schools while the SF Board of Education considers alternatives.
Posted Date
2021-11-30

SFUSD Will Receive One-Time $123 Million After Lawsuit Challenging Voter-Approved Prop. G Measure Fails

SFUSD November 17, 2021
SFUSD Will Receive One-Time $123 Million After Lawsuit Challenging Voter-Approved Prop. G Measure Fails
Posted Date
2021-11-17

Statement from SF Board of Education President Gabriela López About the SFUSD Equity Audit and Action Committee Zoom Attack

SFUSD November 4, 2021
Statement from SF Board of Education President Gabriela López About the SFUSD Equity Audit and Action Committee Zoom Attack
Posted Date
2021-11-04

SF Board of Education Approves Spending Plan for $100 Million in 2016 Bond Funds

SFUSD November 3, 2021
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously approved a plan for spending the remaining $100 million in funding from a $744 million general obligation bond approved by San Francisco voters in 2016 for modernization of San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) facilities.
Posted Date
2021-11-03

SF Board of Education Discusses Budget Balancing Plan

SFUSD November 3, 2021
The San Francisco Board of Education is in the process of developing a budget balancing plan to address an ongoing structural deficit as expenses continue to grow faster than revenues to support all of the district’s schools, services and programs.
Posted Date
2021-11-03

SFUSD Preparing for Youth Ages 5 to 11 to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19

SFUSD November 2, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is expected to expand to individuals ages 5 to 11, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is partnering with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to share information with the community and encourage vaccinations for elementary age students.
Posted Date
2021-11-02

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