Programs

"In a time when it seems like no one is looking after public education, it is good to know that something as organized, efficient, and positive as the Education Fund exists."

Fifth Grade Teacher, SFUSD.
  • Research and Policy
  • Overview

Research, Policy & Public Engagement

  • Analyzing Teacher and Student Data. Data analysis on pressing issues such as student achievement, teacher recruitment and retention, and professional development informs our ongoing policy development work and is used to build awareness of the challenges facing our public schools and generate public will to make needed reforms.
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  • Creating a Framework for Professional Development. As a co-convener with the San Francisco Unified School District, the Education Fund brought together district stakeholders and experts in the field of professional development to begin designing a comprehensive professional development framework that supports the goals and objectives of the district’s strategic plan. The Education Fund participates in the ongoing effort to fully implement the framework.
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  • Thank A Teacher Today Campaign. An annual public call to action that encourages all San Franciscans to thank our public school teachers for their professionalism, dedication, and work on behalf of our City’s young people. The Education Fund is joined by Mayor Newsom, Superintendent Garcia and more than 30 community-based organizations that come together each May to promote the campaign.
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