We don’t need Superman because we have you

Lisa Spinali As the Executive Director of the San Francisco Education Fund I have been asked many times what my stance is on the new movie Waiting for “Superman.” On one hand, I am delighted that the movie shines a spotlight on public education. The quality of public education is an issue the San Francisco Education Fund is deeply invested in and in fact was founded upon. On the other hand, the movie presents a very complicated issue through an overly simplistic lens. It doesn’t highlight the incredible work that many public schools are doing to provide our nation’s students with a high quality education. Ultimately, I am thrilled that it pushes people to take action on behalf of public schools because here in San Francisco we have many innovative programs that are truly strengthening public schools. You too can be a part of the solution—here is how:

Volunteer

Help a local school. Volunteer your time to share your experience directly with students and teachers.

Make a Contribution

We seek to ensure that every San Francisco student graduates from high school prepared for college, career, and civic responsibility. Support our innovative reform work by making a donation today.

Advocate

Add your voice to the calls demanding real change in our public education system. Join Educate Our State, a parent-led statewide campaign to reform K-12 California public education. www.educateourstate.org

Together we can strengthen our schools,

Lisa Spinali
Executive Director