Education Archives - Mission Local

Four people wearing SEIU shirts and holding protest signs advocating for fair contracts stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera.

SFUSD signs 3rd labor agreement in 2 months. District predicts major budget shortfall.

by Marina Newman March 19, 2026, 5:48 pmMarch 20, 2026, 11:58 am

Two students wait to board a yellow school bus while another student steps inside through the open door.

SFUSD restores 7-period day for middle schools. For one student band, it’s a ‘relief.’

by Marina Newman March 11, 2026, 8:10 pmMarch 12, 2026, 11:51 am

A yellow school bus with the side door open. A child steps off the bus onto a street, while adults stand nearby. A scooter and a bike are in the foreground.

SFUSD set to extend school year by 5 days to make up for teacher strike

by Marina Newman March 6, 2026, 8:45 pmMarch 10, 2026, 1:50 pm

A woman in a FUSD jacket kneels and smiles while receiving valentines from a young girl in a red heart-patterned outfit, as SFUSD immigrant students deliver valentines. Two people stand in the background holding papers.

No roses, just red ink: S.F. immigrant students send Valentine’s message to superintendent

by Mariana Garcia February 18, 2026, 7:58 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 2:35 pm

A group of educators rally outside San Francisco City Hall with large yellow signs reading “We Can’t Wait” and banners demanding fair contracts for teachers as they consider a strike.

S.F. officials celebrate end of teachers strike, but warn of fiscal headwinds

by Marina Newman February 13, 2026, 2:23 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 10:48 am

Grouped headshots of individuals labeled as public school, private school, or both, with each group outlined in different colors and corresponding text labels.

Here’s how many S.F. politicians have kids — and send them to public school

by Io Yeh Gilman February 13, 2026, 7:00 amFebruary 13, 2026, 12:03 pm

A woman holds a megaphone and a sign in Spanish advocating for increased school funding during a protest, with other demonstrators and signs visible in the background.

San Francisco teachers end 4-day strike with predawn deal

by Joe Rivano Barros February 13, 2026, 5:54 amFebruary 13, 2026, 12:58 pm

Four people wearing SEIU shirts and holding protest signs advocating for fair contracts stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera.

S.F. teachers strike: Union wins fully funded family healthcare, a top ask

by Marina Newman, Sophia Rerucha and Joe Rivano Barros February 12, 2026, 10:36 amFebruary 13, 2026, 1:03 pm

Bar chart comparing 2025 average base salaries; teachers earn $103,472, which is less than most city-employed municipal workers, such as nurses, police, and firefighters.

How much do S.F. teachers make vs. city workers? Much less.

by Kelly Waldron February 11, 2026, 7:08 pmFebruary 12, 2026, 9:43 am

A group of adults and children stand outside in rain gear at a protest, holding signs advocating for fully funded family healthcare and fair contracts for educators.

S.F. parents scramble for childcare amid ongoing teachers strike

by Béatrice Vallières February 11, 2026, 3:17 pmFebruary 12, 2026, 9:49 am

A large group of people, many wearing red, stand and raise their hands on a beach during a demonstration. One person holds a sign with a photo and the word "BULLY.

S.F. teachers strike: Schools to close for 4th day, negotiations slow

by Marina Newman, Joe Eskenazi, Sophia Rerucha and Joe Rivano Barros February 11, 2026, 11:24 amFebruary 13, 2026, 7:42 am

A group of people gathered outdoors in the rain, holding signs including one that reads, "ON STRIKE FOR THE SCHOOLS OUR STUDENTS DESERVE.

S.F. teachers strike: Schools to stay closed Wednesday, sides far apart

by Marina Newman, Joe Eskenazi, Sophia Rerucha and Béatrice Vallières February 10, 2026, 11:45 amFebruary 13, 2026, 7:43 am

A group of people participate in a protest, carrying signs demanding well-staffed schools, student justice, and fully funded healthcare.

Live updates: S.F. schools will stay closed Tuesday for teachers strike

by Marina Newman, Alice Finno, Junyao Yang, Mariana Garcia and Béatrice Vallières February 9, 2026, 9:29 amFebruary 13, 2026, 3:31 pm

A group of people march on a city sidewalk holding protest signs advocating for justice for students and more school staff, with one sign in Spanish.

San Francisco teachers striking today: Here’s where both sides stand

by Marina Newman February 9, 2026, 4:01 amFebruary 10, 2026, 11:14 am

A man in a suit speaks at a podium with multiple microphones outside a building, while two other men stand in the background.

Mayor Lurie, Pelosi plead for 72-hour delay to S.F. teachers strike. Union says no.

by Joe Rivano Barros February 8, 2026, 2:02 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 11:16 am