Real Policy Change Requires Strategy in Service to All Students, Not Just Some
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When it comes to public education, good intentions aren't enough—impact is what matters.
Recently, the SFUSD Board voted for a neighborhood-based school assignment policy. While neighborhood schools sound convenient on paper, the reality of San Francisco’s housing and economic landscape means this decision risks deepening school segregation and concentrating resource gaps in historically underfunded communities.
At Parents for Public Schools, our vision is that all San Franciscans are committed to the success of public education. Fulfilling that vision means ensuring our policies serve every child across our city. Real educational equity isn't about geography—it requires a deliberate strategy that directs resources where they are needed most, expands access for historically underserved families, and ensures every school in our district is equipped to thrive.
Real policy change requires strategy to serve all students, not just some.
The Power—and Necessity—of Your Vote
Decisions like school assignment policies don't happen in a vacuum—they are made by the leaders we elect. The upcoming SFUSD Board of Education election comes at a critical turning point for our public schools. The commissioners elected to the Board will hold the direct authority to evaluate, revise, or completely reshape these policies to ensure they actually serve all families—not just a select few.
Policies only change when our leadership changes course, and that only happens when we exercise our power at the ballot box. Voting in school board elections is one of the most direct ways to shape the future of our city’s children and hold our public system accountable.
We must use our vote to elect leaders focused on:
Closing Resource Gaps: Directing funding and support directly to schools that need it most.
Centering Equity: Creating assignment systems that encourage diversity rather than reinforcing neighborhood segregation.
Family Agency & Accountability: Ensuring public school policies honor family voice while holding district leadership accountable for student success.
Join Us: Hear Directly From the Candidates
Where do the candidates stand on these critical issues? How do they plan to address resource disparities, educator retention, and family agency?
Before you fill out your ballot, I invite you to join us for an informed, transparent conversation with the candidates running to lead SFUSD.
What: SFUSD Board Candidate Virtual Forum (Hosted by The Phoenix Project & PPS)
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Featured Candidates: Commissioner Alida Fisher, Laurance Lee, Ryan Hazelton, Reina Tello, and Virginia Cheung
👉 Register for the SFUSD Candidate Forum here to secure your spot and submit your questions for the candidates.
Together, let's make our voices heard at the ballot box and build a city where all San Franciscans stand united for the success of every public school. This conversation is not over—in fact, it has barely begun.
Vanessa, President, Parents for Public Schools (PPS)