San Francisco Unified School District Archives - Mission Local

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 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 person steps off a yellow minibus parked by the sidewalk as two other people stand nearby on the street.

S.F. teachers union preps for ‘historic’ strike to come as soon as next week

by Sarah Hopkins January 28, 2026, 12:46 pmJanuary 29, 2026, 11:31 am

A group of adults and children with backpacks wait on a sidewalk near a yellow school bus and a building.

‘That’s our babies!’ Proud parents, rowdy kids on back-to-school day in S.F.

by Meg Shutzer, Jordan Montero, Marina Newman, Eleni Balakrishnan, Junyao Yang, Oscar Palma and Abigail Vân Neely August 18, 2025, 11:36 amAugust 20, 2025, 1:54 pm

This Tenderloin street closed to cars and opened to kids. It could be a model for S.F.

by Jessica Blough August 18, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 19, 2025, 10:50 am

Sanchez Elementary School facade

What can San Francisco teachers do if ICE comes knocking?

by Jessica Blough August 15, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 19, 2025, 11:18 am

Entrance of John O'Connell High School with a banner emphasizing respect, community, and responsibility. Balloon arch made of gold and dark blue balloons decorates the doorway.

S.F. teachers are back to school today, feeling hopeful after a tough year

by Jessica Blough August 12, 2025, 4:00 amAugust 12, 2025, 10:17 am

Mission High School with Mission Dolores park in the foreground

Some S.F. parents worry ethnic studies is divisive. Students say otherwise.

by Jessica Blough July 17, 2025, 9:00 amJuly 17, 2025, 3:22 pm

John O'Connell High School's facade

S.F. school district to keep ethnic studies, but opts for pre-packaged alternative

by Jessica Blough June 30, 2025, 12:26 pmJuly 1, 2025, 10:34 am

Street-level view of a historic school building with a decorative tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

SFUSD poised to suspend ethnic studies for next year, prompting outcry

by Jessica Blough June 26, 2025, 8:08 pmJune 27, 2025, 2:32 pm

Two masked wrestlers stand in a ring outdoors; one in green gear reaches upward while the other in blue watches. Houses and power lines frame the scene, offering a buena vista of this lively match.

Mexican and Bay Area luchadores meet this Saturday in the Mission for school art

by Oscar Palma April 24, 2025, 12:02 pmApril 24, 2025, 1:08 pm

A group of enthusiastic children cheer, holding colorful signs celebrating Harvey Milk, while a photographer snaps pictures in the vibrant, crowded outdoor setting.

No, San Francisco doesn’t need to close schools. The problems go way deeper.

by Joe Eskenazi December 2, 2024, 5:30 amDecember 3, 2024, 11:38 am

A group of enthusiastic children cheer, holding colorful signs celebrating Harvey Milk, while a photographer snaps pictures in the vibrant, crowded outdoor setting.

Embattled SFUSD superintendent gets earful from Harvey Milk parents, kids

by Marina Newman October 16, 2024, 11:00 pmApril 7, 2025, 11:56 am

SFUSD school closure survey befuddled data scientists, lawyers and everyone else

by Joe Eskenazi September 23, 2024, 5:26 amSeptember 24, 2024, 2:23 pm

A person speaks at a podium in a room with several seated attendees. They hold a cardboard sign with handwritten text. A large screen and an SFUSD sign with a bridge graphic are visible behind them.

City to intervene in troubled SFUSD schools — superintendent keeps job

by Kelly Waldron September 22, 2024, 11:49 amSeptember 24, 2024, 2:38 pm