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From the Chronicle: SFUSD faces tough decisions on staffing, school closures as district nears fiscal cliff

This story by Jill Tucker ran in the San Francisco Chronicle on August 17, 2023: “San Francisco’s public schools are about to get a serious reality check.” “The district has been spending more than it gets for years, putting it on a path toward bankruptcy. Officials have continued to overstaff schools and overspend instead of […]

From the Chronicle: S.F. schools hoping to avoid ‘vicious cycle of cuts’ amid budget restrictions, declining enrollment

This story by Jill Tucker ran in the San Francisco Chronicle on July 3, 2023: As in many districts across California, the needs of city students have only increased in the wake of the pandemic, while other costs — namely pension payments — are skyrocketing, and teachers unions are demanding higher salaries to stem the

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