Huge Win for San Francisco Education

On December 16th, the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education was set to vote on a proposed plan to close nine schools. The plan would have also eliminated buses for 2,500 students and cut elective classes. It also would have cut numerous social worker and counselor positions as well as wellness centers which provide a safe and supportive space for students.

Thankfully, due to the efforts of the San Francisco Education Alliance in coalition with 5 Elements Youth Program, PODER, HOMEY (Homies Organizing the Mission to Empower Youth), Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, and the Race & Equity in All Planning Coalition, the school board unanimously voted NO on this plan. A rally preceded the school board meeting where students, families, teachers, and community members spoke out against the plan. It is thanks to everyone who showed up that we were able to stop the school board from moving forward with dramatic and harmful cuts to our students’ resources. This win shows the school board that they can’t take away our essential services that students rely on.

San Francisco Education Alliance