San Francisco Unified School District

Rich Pedroncelli/AP file photoWith measles cases popping up in Southern California and the Bay Area

SFUSD board may update vaccination policy

The San Francisco Unified School District is considering updating its vaccination policy…

Rich Pedroncelli/AP file photoWith measles cases popping up in Southern California and the Bay Area
Every student in a San Francisco school

SFUSD’s talented students show off work at Arts Festival

This coming weekend, thousands of kids and community members will be streaming…

Every student in a San Francisco school
Mike Koozmin/The S.F. ExaminerDavid Gardner

SFUSD to let students test out of Algebra 1 in high school after parents raise concerns

Next fall's incoming freshman at San Francisco public high schools will have…

Mike Koozmin/The S.F. ExaminerDavid Gardner
Superintendent Richard Carranza

SFUSD renews contract for Superintendent Richard Carranza

The San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday…

Superintendent Richard Carranza
Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.F. ExaminerDaria Soofi

SFUSD teachers help design next-generation science curriculum

Galileo High School physics teacher David Barrios gave a demonstration while holding…

Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.F. ExaminerDaria Soofi
Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.F. ExaminerLandon Dickey

New position in SF school district to focus on success of black students

Community leaders are optimistic about a new approach by the San Francisco…

Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.F. ExaminerLandon Dickey

SFUSD urging students to get measles vaccinations amid statewide outbreak

The San Francisco Unified School District is urging measles vaccinations for all…

Kids are natural learners

It’s not too early to think about summer plans

Well, January is about over. Time to start thinking about summer. Wait.…

Kids are natural learners
Gabrielle Laurie/Special to The S.F. ExaminerLizzie Jeremi

Marshall Elementary celebrates centennial of rebuilding after 1906 earthquake

Marshall Elementary School has long stood out -- albeit quietly -- as…

Gabrielle Laurie/Special to The S.F. ExaminerLizzie Jeremi
CINDY CHEW/2008 S.F. EXAMINER FILE PHOTOMentoring for Success helps schools give individual attention to students who have a tough time being successful at school.

Mentors provide SFUSD students with extra boost of confidence

Everyone knows that teachers, nurses, counselors, custodians, and principals put in long…

CINDY CHEW/2008 S.F. EXAMINER FILE PHOTOMentoring for Success helps schools give individual attention to students who have a tough time being successful at school.
AP file photoBecoming board-certified is one significant way that our professional educators put their teaching practice to the test and demonstrate mastery.

Number of board-certified SFUSD teachers continues to grow

Tonight, we will be honoring 38 San Francisco Unified School District teachers.…

AP file photoBecoming board-certified is one significant way that our professional educators put their teaching practice to the test and demonstrate mastery.
Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.f. ExaminerGateway has operated a charter high school in The City since 1998 and a middle school since 2011. The SFUSD is required to provide certain resources to charters

SFUSD sees record requests for district space from charter schools

San Francisco's real estate boom has enveloped housing and commercial properties for…

Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.f. ExaminerGateway has operated a charter high school in The City since 1998 and a middle school since 2011. The SFUSD is required to provide certain resources to charters
Ted S. Warren/AP file photoSubmitting your school application on or before Jan. 16 (Round 1) means you have the best chance to get one of the schools you choose.

Deadline for next school year's application quickly approaching

Happy New Year! Even though it's only January, it's tme to start…

Ted S. Warren/AP file photoSubmitting your school application on or before Jan. 16 (Round 1) means you have the best chance to get one of the schools you choose.
Jim Cole/APIf you're outdoorsy and like to take advantage of the natural beauty here in Northern California

Don't take a holiday from keeping school skills sharp

This week, students are taking final exams, turning in essays and enjoying…

Jim Cole/APIf you're outdoorsy and like to take advantage of the natural beauty here in Northern California
Mike Koozmin/the S.F. ExaminerIn a one-hour after-school program

SF youngsters learn coding in unique after-school program

Kevin Robinson has something different on his holiday wish list. He hopes…

Mike Koozmin/the S.F. ExaminerIn a one-hour after-school program

SF schools to reopen Friday after closing for storm

Public schools in San Francisco are expected to reopen Friday after closing…

SF public schools to close Thursday due to storm

San Francisco's public schools will be closed today due to a major…

AP file photoWhen touring potential schools

Make sure you have a checklist when shopping for a new school

Did you know that the most important shopping you can do right…

AP file photoWhen touring potential schools
Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.f. ExaminerEmajae Hacket

SFUSD board to vote on expanding ethnic studies curriculum to all high schools

Each of San Francisco's 19 public high schools are poised to offer…

Gabrielle Lurie/Special to the S.f. ExaminerEmajae Hacket
mike koozmin/s.f. examiner file photoSFUSD teachers recently agreed to a new contract that will give them a 12 percent pay increse over the next three years.

SF cost of living destroys spending power of teacher salaries, report shows

On paper, San Francisco public-school teachers earn more over their careers than…

mike koozmin/s.f. examiner file photoSFUSD teachers recently agreed to a new contract that will give them a 12 percent pay increse over the next three years.