Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision

In the San Francisco Unified School District, we are building a stronger future for public education in San Francisco — one where every student has access to excellent, inclusive, and creative schools.

While challenges like enrollment decline and teacher shortages persist nationwide, we are taking bold action to strengthen our schools, support our educators, and lay the groundwork for long-term success.

The fundamental responsibility of our schools is to prepare students for life and to create the next generation of leaders. To do this, we must elevate academic achievement, invest in early learning, and prepare students for college, careers, and the world.

That starts with delivering on the basic promises of education and holding ourselves accountable to doing so. We must deliver the resources, staffing, support, and programs to make every school a first-choice school.
Our students, no matter their circumstances, should be engaged, healthy, and learning in every SFUSD school throughout the city.

Our school district must be a strong, efficient, and trusted organization that serves students and staff well, builds a connection with the community SFUSD serves, and where every decision is based on improving student outcomes.

We have to embrace financial stability and good governance as key strategies in all of our decision-making, with a commitment to doing things well.

-Dr. Maria Su
Superintendent

Student Learning

The fundamental responsibility of our schools is to prepare students for life and to create the next generation of leaders. To do this, we must elevate academic achievement, invest in early learning, and prepare students for college, careers, and the world.

That starts with delivering on the basic promises of education and holding ourselves accountable to doing so. 

Focus on Foundational Skills
High-quality instruction, teacher support, and standardized curriculum rollout accompany targeted strategies to improve key indicators in 3rd grade literacy and 8th grade math.

College & Career Readiness for All
Expand access to post-secondary preparation for students. AP, dual enrollment, CTE, credit recovery, and career pathways to support every student’s future—no matter the direction they choose.

Delivering on Special Education
Commit to strengthening our special education services starting within our general education setting.

Early Interventions that Work
Identify learning difficulties early and providing timely, targeted support to ensure every student gets what they need to thrive.

Strong and Supported Schools

Our schools are the place where our students learn, our educators change lives, and the next generation of leaders are shaped.

We must deliver the resources, staffing, support, and programs to make every school a first-choice school.

Our students, no matter their circumstances, should be engaged, healthy, and learning in every SFUSD school throughout the San Francisco.

Every school will have a principal and qualified teachers, including a librarian, arts and PE instructors. Additional staffing will be tailored to meet student needs.

Strengthen and grow language immersion (specifically Mandarin and Spanish) and inclusive enrichment offerings to attract and retain families.

Create healthy, welcoming dining experiences that support student wellbeing.

Invest in TK classroom expansions and review facilities to increase enrollment capacity across the district.

Improve school facilities and strengthen access to mental health services so every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Invest in family engagement and neighborhood outreach so every school becomes a trusted anchor in their community.

Systemwide Stability & Effective Governance

Our school district must be a strong, efficient, and trusted organization that serves students and staff well, builds a connection with the community SFUSD serves, and where every decision is based on improving student outcomes.

We have to embrace financial stability and good governance as core values in all of our decision-making, with a commitment to doing things well.

Upgrade our systems like Frontline and Red Rover and improve attendance tracking tools to reduce learning loss and streamline school operations.

Advance the Real Estate Portfolio Master Plan, activate our philanthropic community, and deliver on bond programs to invest in student-ready facilities.

Achieve long-term financial stability, meet compliance benchmarks, and return to full local governance through transparent and effective leadership.