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Our SF public schools offer more arts and music, physical education, library services, and student support than any other large urban school district in the state. There is no better time than these last few months of the school year to cheer students on as they share what they've learned and created. Be sure to check out your school events that showcase children's talent and join thousands from across the city at the SFUSD Arts Festival.
—Dr. Vincent Matthews, Superintendent
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At the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), our school libraries are extra special places. To celebrate National School Library Month in April, our teacher librarians have recommended some books for students and families to check out the next time you're in a school library.
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Come celebrate student creativity in visual, literary, media, and performing arts for the 34th Annual Arts Festival from April 27 to May 5 at the Asian Art Museum. Admission is free and includes access to the museum's collection and special exhibition galleries.
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There are many opportunities to observe, learn and get involved on April 22 for Earth Day. Learn about free events happening throughout the month and how to help foster a culture of sustainability through the Earth Day Every Day Challenge.
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Join thousands of parents, students and caregivers who will celebrate Bike and Roll to School Week from April 15 to 19 by pedaling or otherwise rolling to 100 schools throughout the city. Register or sign up to volunteer online.
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a model? Here's your chance to model for a good cause—we are looking for students and families to participate in a SFUSD photo shoot. Sign up by Thursday, April 4.
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If you applied to a school by the Jan. 11 deadline, you should have received your offer letter in the mail. Find out what to do next, learn more about how the student assignment process works, or look at the data around March 2019 student assignments.
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The Educational Placement Center (EPC) is working with UC Berkeley graduate students to improve the enrollment experience for families. Take a survey in English, Spanish or Chinese to let us know about your experience.
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News about acts of violence and hate, such as the tragedy that occurred recently in New Zealand, can cause our children to experience heightened fear, anxiety, and confusion as they try to understand events going on in our world. Get resources on helping children cope with traumatic events in the news.
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On March 12, the Board of Education approved the $79.9 million 2019-20 budget for the Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF), which allocates voter-approved funds for sports, libraries, arts, music and other programs in the city's public schools.
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Congratulations to three groups of SFUSD students who made videos about the harmful effects of vaping and took home prizes from the Breathe California's Clear The Air Film Festival last month!
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We're happy to announce that MidPen Housing has submitted the project application for Francis Scott Key Annex Educator Housing to the SF Planning Department and hosted two focus groups with teachers and paraeducators. Learn more about the Francis Scott Key Annex Educator Housing project.
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Seniors applying for the Seal of Biliteracy
Graduating seniors, if you qualify, remember to submit your application for the California State Seal of Biliteracy and all required documentation to your school counselor by April 22.
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Tre Maison Dasan screening and panel discussion
View 'Tre Maison Dasan,' a film about three boys growing up with a parent in prison. The April 4 screening will be followed by a panel discussion with SFUSD students with similar experiences.
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SFUSD in the News
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Learning While Black: Community forum
Community members came together on Thursday, March 21, for a forum and roundtable discussion of what it takes to navigate San Francisco Unified School District’s Special Education system and to develop an action plan to support African American students with learning differences. Five people took part in a panel discussion about African American education experiences in SFUSD. The event also included lively roundtable discussions and a resource fair featuring many of the events cosponsors.
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A ‘Week Without Walls’ opens the world up to students
Some 250 juniors at Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School completed a week of work-based learning that placed them in professional settings throughout San Francisco — from consulting firms to tech offices and institutions like SF Jazz. The program, now its second year at the school, consists of two days of professional development workshops, a two-day off-campus placement with San Francisco companies, and a day of reflection during which students share their experiences with their classmates.
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The youth climate strike as seen by teen photographers
WIRED hired two teenage photographers to cover the climate strikes in the US from their perspective: In Atlanta, 17-year-old Henry W. Grady High School senior Esme Bella Rice photographed the strike in front of the Georgia State Capitol building; and in San Francisco, 18-year-old Max Buenviaje-Boyd, a senior at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, photographed the large march from the Federal Building at Civic Center through downtown to Union Square.
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African American honor roll student says when teachers set the bar high, ‘you gotta go get it'
San Francisco Unified School District’s African American educators have been honoring the achievements of black students who earn a 3.0 grade point average or above for a quarter of a century. This year’s emcees, San Francisco Unified high school seniors Kamiah Brown and Benjamin Bennett, reflect on their inspiration, struggles, goals, and the importance of an event that celebrates black culture and achievement.
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High school students get real world exposure to hospitality industry
Students from San Francisco Unified School District recently had the opportunity to explore career possibilities by trading their classroom for the lobby of the Omni Hotel in San Francisco. As KCBS's Margie Shafer reports, experiential learning like this is helping to prepare students for college and beyond.
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