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OUR MISSION…PROMOTE THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

San Francisco street scene featuring the Argonaut Hotel and a yellow school bus, overlaid with bold yellow text reading "BRIDGE. DEMYSTIFY. AMPLIFY." and Parents for Public Schools logos in the top right.

 

27 years ago when two SFUSD moms felt public schools lacked defenders and ambassadors of to their public good.

Since, Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco has been a unwavering voice in promoting the fundamental value of public education, empowering families and students across our city. We've helped thousands navigate complex school systems, understand their rights, and advocate for family-centered educational policies.

We are proud that we have created a ripple effect of positive change—transforming systems and inspiring other parents and caregivers. We don’t wait for the perfect moment; We take action now leveraging proven trusted leaders who use evidence-based practice in service to promote public schools far and wide.

 
 

This Week at PPS-SF

 

Press release graphic by Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco titled "Ensure excellence for a democratic institution." The text calls on Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Board of Supervisors to address a complete lack of public school student representation on the Youth Commission, citing the San Francisco City Charter's mandate for underrepresented communities and outlining key demands for immediate meetings, institutionalized appointments, and charter enforcement.

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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#Board Watch

 

Official statement graphic from Parents for Public Schools of SF announcing Board Watch, a 3-step action framework (Monitor, Inform, Advocate) grounded in 27 years of community trust to protect public school representation on municipal boards and public infrastructure decisions.

 

The school board is accountable to the community

We share real time information from the school board meeting so that parents can remain informed in accesible and equitable ways. Blue Sky @ppssf.bsky.social Instagram @pps_san_francisco X @ppssf

 
 
 

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

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📢 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:

Read our full evaluation analysis here https://bit.ly/3SFZN9O