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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What does your school offer? 🏫✨ Share your School Tour Flyer with us, and we’ll feature it across our social media channels to help SF families explore their public school options! 📩 Email your flyer to: info@ppssf.org #SFUSD #SFPublicSchools #SchoolTours

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🚨 SFUSD Policy Update: Board Omits Option A What does this mean for families, equity, and student assignment across San Francisco? See how the removal of Option A shifts the landscape toward Option B and Option C. Read Our Report: www.ppssf.org

Title slide featuring photos of San Francisco students and families with the text: "Policy Update: SFUSD Board Omits Option A – A Demand for Community Co-Design."

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Staff shares details about outreach efforts: 2,700 families have answered the survey. 60% were families with current SFUSD students, 40% were “future families”, families of private or charter school children that might consider SFUSD in the future.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

School decisions affect us all! Tune in to tonight's #BoardWatch meeting at 6:30 PM as the board discusses key updates including Teacher Assignments and School Reorganization #3. Share your questions and cares in the comments or join live to be part of the conversation. 🗣️💙

Graphic announcing a #BoardWatch meeting on October 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM by Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco. Key agenda items listed: Approval of Local Assignment Options (Teacher Assignments) and Study Session: School Reorganization #3. Includes tagline "All Voices Matter: share your cares and questions."

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Where are SFUSD’s budget dollars actually going? 🧵👇 Despite $85M in recent spending cuts ($70M impacting school programs & staff), analysis shows SFUSD is holding onto massive surpluses—projected at $180M unspent by 2028-29.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 #BoardWatch Alert! The upcoming SFUSD Board of Education meeting is taking place tomorrow, September 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Agenda Highlight: -Study Session: Launch the New Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2027–30 All voices matter! Share your cares with us.

#BoardWatch graphic for September 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Logos for Parents for Public Schools San Francisco appear at the top in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Key Agenda Item listed: "Study Session: Launch the New Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2027–30." Below, text reads "Share your cares and questions" alongside the phrase "All Voices Matter."

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📢 Have your say on SFUSD Enrollment Policy! Join Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco on October 1st at 6:00 PM for an interactive town hall. Share what matters most to your family regarding public school enrollment! 👉 Register here: bit.ly/4rBXEcf

Event graphic for "SFUSD Enrollment Policy Town hall" on October 1st at 6:00 PM asking "What matters to you?". The image features a black background with white and yellow text, a QR code, a photo collage of community members, logos for Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and a registration link at the bottom: https://bit.ly/4rBXEcf.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Every family has a story to tell. Join the Our Children Our Families Initiative for This is Your City: Family Summit Series across San Francisco! 🏙️✨ -14 district summits. Free food, childcare, & interpretation provided. Find your local summit & register: www.eventbrite.com/cc/this-is-y...

Alt Text: A halftone graphic styled in bright green and teal featuring diverse photos of San Francisco families laughing, holding children, and interacting happily. The central text reads "THIS IS YOUR CITY" in bold, uppercase lettering above a stylized map of San Francisco neighborhood districts.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Displacing effective school leaders over minor infractions harms SF students and communities. 📰 Read Malik Washington and Maura Corkeryl's piece...A Question of Competence, The Vanguard’s report: davisvanguard.org/2026/09/sfus... Join us in demanding systemic accountability: www.ppssf.org

Graphic with a bright blue border and yellow torn-paper style center frame. At the top, logos for Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco are displayed in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Below, a quote surrounded by large black quotation marks reads: "This is the precise mechanism of structural violence: employing administrative technicalities to systematically disrupt, devalue, and dismantle transformative Black leadership." Attributed at the bottom to "Dr. Vanessa D. Marrero, President."

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Navigating SFUSD enrollment? Support is here! 🎒 Join @ppssf.bsky.social for our Countdown Series Virtual Workshops (6:00 PM): 🔹 Oct 1: Middle School 🔹 Oct 22: High School 🔹 Oct 29: Kindergarten Sign up today! 📲 ppssf.org

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#boardwatch Español:SFUSD ofrece servicios de interpretación en español. Si necesita interpretación, llame al número indicado e ingrese el número PIN cuando se le solicite. 粵語:SFUSD 提供粵語翻譯服務。如果您需要翻譯，請撥打指定電話號碼，並在提示時輸入 PIN 碼。

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Media coverage focused on headcount, but the missing piece is public infrastructure. SF public school students rely daily on Muni, public safety networks, & CTE/SF YouthWorks career pathways. Their lived experiences are vital for advising city leaders.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today is the day we walk together. 💙 Whether you're walking to remember someone special or to support mental health awareness in our community, every step matters. Meet us at South Beach Harbor Park starting at 9:00 AM! 🔗afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/399648

Promotional graphic for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk organized by Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco, taking place on September 19, 2026, at South Beach Harbor Park, SF. The top section features a collage of photo grid portraits showing smiling participants wearing beaded honor necklaces. Below, text provides event details, contact information for team captain Vanessa Marrero (vanessa@ppssf.org), the registration link (afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/399648), and logos for Parents for Public Schools San Francisco and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For 27 years & over 1M parents served, we know local measures directly impact SF public school families. Check out our breakdown & recommendations on Props A, B, D, E, F, and I to help bridge the opportunity gap! 📊👇 (Note: As a 501c3, we do not endorse candidates.) #Vote2026

Infographic by Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco detailing 27 years of service and over 1 million parents served. Includes a table of local ballot measure positions: Yes on Proposition B and Proposition I; No on Proposition A, Proposition D, Proposition E, and Proposition F. Features a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan disclaimer stating the organization takes positions on ballot measures but does not endorse candidates.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Together, we can bring hope & support to our community! 💙 Join us for the Suicide Prevention Walk: 🗓️ Sat, Sep 19 ⏰ 9 AM Check-in | 10 AM Walk 📍 South Beach Harbor Park, SF Walk with us: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/399648

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

💙 Together, we bring hope to those affected by suicide. 📍 South Beach Harbor Park, SF 📅 Sat 9/19 | 9 AM Check-in | 10 AM Walk 👟 Join the PPS-SF team & RSVP: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/399648 #OutOfTheDarkness #PPS_SF #MentalHealthMatters

Illustrated graphic on a dark blue background showing diverse groups of people embracing and supporting one another. Large text reads, “Together bringing hope to those affected by Suicide.” The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Out of the Darkness Community Walks logos appear at the bottom.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Navigating SFUSD’s Fall 2026 Family Input Survey can feel overwhelming, but your voice shapes elementary assignments starting in 2028! 🏫 Quick tips: 🔹 Focus on big picture 🔹 Take your time 🔹 Contact info is optional 🔹 Mind the timeline Fill it out: bit.ly/EnglishSFUSD...

Infographic titled "Tips for Completing SFUSD 'School Reorganization' Survey" with logos for Parents for Public Schools San Francisco. The graphic outlines four key tips: 1. Focus on Big-Picture Priorities – Notes that the survey sets decision criteria rather than listing specific school closures or boundary maps, advising families to focus on proximity, program options, and predictable pathways. 2. Take Your Time – Explains that the survey can be completed across multiple sessions, with feedback directly impacting weekly reports sent to district leadership and the Board. 3. Keep Contact Info Optional – States that personal details like name and email are optional at the end of the form for anonymous submissions. 4. Remember the Timeline – Highlights that the new assignment system won't take effect until August 2028, and public feedback will be shared with the Board in October 2026.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Navigating school enrollment shouldn't be stressful! 🏫 Join our hands-on Enrollment Navigation workshops led by our Trusted Team of Experts. We’re here to help families make informed choices with clarity and confidence. 🗓️ Register for a workshop today: bit.ly/4hhLtNY

Graphic titled "Enrollment Navigation" with the call-to-action "Attend our workshops," featuring a promotional flyer for "The Workshop Space" alongside a vibrant red and yellow patterned background.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Evaluating governance in action is one key piece: 6 of 11 SFUSD Board questions lacked time-bound periods or concrete metrics, while others strayed into operational details like staffing. Strong oversight requires data-driven, strategic focus. Read ⬇️ bit.ly/46VbU65

Cover page for "An Evaluation of the SFUSD Board of Education" by Parents for Public Schools San Francisco. Features a close-up photo of colorful padlocks hanging on a chain-link fence, with text below outlining the evaluation of the August 25 monitoring session using the Board's SMART criteria and self-assessment framework.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

📢 How effectively is @SFUSD monitoring district progress? We evaluated the Aug 25 meeting using their SMART framework & 1–5 practice scale: 📊 SMART Success: 36% (4/11 questions) 📝 Board Practice Ratings: • In-Meeting Governance: 2/5 (Rarely) across 5 core areas Read here: my.visme.co/view/ojokwjz...

Graphic titled "Amplify Voices" featuring an evaluation of the SFUSD Board of Education's August 25 monitoring session by Parents for Public Schools – San Francisco, using SMART criteria and a self-assessment framework.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Our kids need to know they aren't alone. Join ppssf.bsky.social at the Out of the Darkness Walk to show them they matter. 💙 📍 South Beach Harbor Park, SF 📅 Sat 9/19 | 9 AM Check-in | 10 AM Walk 👟 RSVP by Fri 9/15: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/399648 #OutOfTheDarkness #PPS_SF #MentalHealthMatters

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Keeping parents engaged & amplifying parent voices anywhere, anytime! 🎙️ With #BoardWatch, our Trusted Team of Experts provides real-time updates to ensure the board stays accountable to our community. 🗓️ Next Meeting: Sunday, Sept 13 @ 9:00 AM 💬 Connect with us right here!

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Stay connected with your child’s education! 📚 Get fresh blogs, guides, and updates straight to your inbox—backed by our Trusted Team of Experts. 📩 Subscribe: www.ppssf.org/new-page-62 📕Read our Key 🔑 Pieces: www.ppssf.org/news/2026/9/...

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join PPS-SF at the SF Out of the Darkness Walk for hope, awareness, and community! 💙✨ 📅 Sat, Sept 19 ⏰ Check-in 9 AM | Walk 10 AM 📍 South Beach Harbor Park, SF RSVP: afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/399648 or email vanessa@ppssf.org by Sept 15! #OutOfTheDarkness #PPS_SF

An illustration of a person with long blue hair and glasses looking forward, set against a dark blue background with bright yellow text that reads, "Suicide Prevention starts with People like you." Logos for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Out of the Darkness Community Walks appear at the bottom.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For 27 years, @ppssf has been a credible partner for families. Backed by our Trusted Team of Experts, we promote the value of public education by sharing knowledge, bridging parents, amplifying voice and demystifying policy. Visit www.ppssf.org/key-pieces-f...

Graphic titled "Key Pieces from Parents for Public Schools this Fall" featuring a red and patterned design alongside a polaroid-style image of hanging locks and keychains.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff framed the discussion around four guiding questions for the board’s input, emphasizing that no final policy decision is being made at this time.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff presented a backward-mapped timeline for redesigning SFUSD’s student assignment system and school portfolio, targeting implementation for the 2028–29 school year.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff emphasized that student assignment policy and the “portfolio” of school programs must be designed together as a single system. They noted that some options (such as neighborhood-based TK assignment) may not be feasible without changes to facility capacity and program placement.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff outlined three student assignment models under consideration: Choice + tiebreakers – maximizes family choice but reduces predictability and limits the district’s ability to shape enrollment patterns.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff outlined four competing priorities in SFUSD student assignment design: diversity, predictability, proximity, and choice.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff explained that SFUSD currently has two student assignment policies on the books: Policy 501 (2010 districtwide choice system, currently in use) and Policy 501.2 (2020 zone-based system, adopted but never implemented).

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Staff clarified that recent confusion stems from overlapping terms in SFUSD’s planning work, particularly “school profile” and “student assignment.”

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch Today’s update is a discussion and alignment session. No policy direction is being decided tonight. One resolved system: clear for families, shaped by community, guided by the board

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

LCAP Federal Addendum is to supplement the LCAP go.boarddocs.com/ca/sfusd/Boa...

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch: Staff reported updates to the SELPA budget following collaboration between special education and fiscal teams.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch: Staff provided an update on SELPA goals, noting continued progress and alignment work with FCMAT recommendations, LCAP advisory input, and CAC recommendations.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

SELPA Presentation go.boarddocs.com/ca/sfusd/Boa...

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#BoardWatch: The Superintendent celebrated SFUSD’s graduating class of 2026, recognizing students, families, educators, and support staff for their work and support throughout the school year.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join us for #BoardWatch — June 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Key agenda items: SELPA local plan, LCAP update, FY26–27 recommended budget, student assignment policy, public engagement recommendations, Board mid-year self-evaluation, and superintendent short-term metrics. www.ppssf.org/volunteer-an...

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Las escuelas públicas impulsan la movilidad. 🏫 Pero este motor necesita estabilidad, no mandatos punitivos que castiguen a escuelas sin recursos. Equidad real es invertir en liderazgo y apoyo institucional. #EquidadEducativa#EquidadEducativarevise

Gráfico de Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco con los logotipos de PPS-SF en inglés, abuelos, español y chino en la parte superior. En letras blancas grandes aparece la palabra “PROGRESO”. Debajo se lee: “Las escuelas públicas son la primera línea de nuestro progreso social, económico y educativo”. En el centro hay una bombilla brillante con la palabra “ideas” en su interior, sobre un fondo degradado de rojo a naranja. En la parte inferior, el texto dice: “Cuando las subfinanciamos o las desestabilizamos mediante burocracias punitivas que constituyen violencia estructural, les quitamos el apoyo fundamental a nuestras comunidades. La educación pública es nuestro mayor igualador de oportunidades; debemos protegerla”.

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

2026-2027 Preliminary School Staffing Full-Time Equivalency Model (Bottom Page)

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Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco @ppssf.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

2026-2027 Preliminary School Staffing Full-Time Equivalency Model (Top Page)

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