Press Releases

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SFUSD Increases Testing, Mask Distribution and Shares COVID-19 Response Update

SFUSD January 19, 2022
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has increased its distribution of masks; over 1.2 million masks have been delivered to schools in the past two weeks alone. To meet the increased demand brought on by the Omicron surge, self-swab molecular testing through Color, which the district has provided since last spring, is now available for daily pick up at school sites, increased from weekly school site pick-ups prior to 2022.
Posted Date
2022-01-19

SFUSD, Unions Reach Agreement Over Health and Safety Conditions

SFUSD January 13, 2022
SFUSD, Unions Reach Agreement Over Health and Safety Conditions
Posted Date
2022-01-13

SF Board of Education Elects Leaders for 2022

SFUSD January 12, 2022
The San Francisco Board of Education elected its leaders for the 2022 year on Tuesday night. Gabriela López, who served as president of the Board last year, will continue in her role in 2022. Jenny Lam was elected to serve as vice president.
Posted Date
2022-01-12

SFUSD Continues to Distribute Thousands of Take Home Test Kits and KN95 Masks in the Midst of Unprecedented COVID Surge

SFUSD January 12, 2022
District Maintains One of Largest Testing Operations in the City
Posted Date
2022-01-12

SFUSD’s Graduation Rate Rises to 88.3%, with Greatest Increases for African American, Special Education Students

SFUSD January 10, 2022
District Rate Surpasses California’s Once Again, Shows Steady Growth Over Past 5 Years, with Increases for Focal Groups
Posted Date
2022-01-10

SFUSD Meets With Unions to Discuss Health and Safety Conditions

SFUSD January 6, 2022
SFUSD Meets With Unions to Discuss Health and Safety Conditions
Posted Date
2022-01-06

Statement from SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews Regarding COVID-19 Safety Protocols

SFUSD January 5, 2022
Statement from SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews Regarding COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Posted Date
2022-01-05

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

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