Press Releases

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.

John O'Connell High students will be taking on some hefty topics to help out Ritz-Carlton hotels across the globe.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Our hearts are with Ed Cavanaugh’s family and all those who knew and loved him. Our community has experienced a devastating loss.

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.

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.