The science of education and the science of teaching science
This past summer Nature and Scientific American coordinated to publish special issues devoted to science and education. There's science that informs how teaching should happen as well as stuff on how...
View ArticleOpen Thread: How are 2015 tours going?
How is tour season going? Where have you toured (or gone to an open house) and what was one memorable impression you got that you didn't know ahead of time?Know anyone who is going through the process...
View ArticleOpen Thread: How is school going for familes that started last year or prior?
Parents who went through the school shopping process in previous years were clearly more prolific at posting to this site, so how is kindergarten (or later grades) going for your families? What school...
View ArticleWhat the new law means for vaccine opt out rates
A bit off-topic, but some parents may be interested in this and there seem to be some misconceptions about the recent law changes in California, so if you have strong feelings about immunizations...
View ArticleSFUSD Application Deadlines Coming Up
If you are looking to enter your child in the SFUSD assignment system, applications for most schools and grades are due on January 15, 2016. Remember, as SFUSD states on their website:Please note that...
View ArticleAre You Submitting a Kindergarten Application to SFUSD? General Thoughts on...
SFUSD applications for the 2016-2017 school year are due January 15, 2016.This may be late as many folks might have already turned in their SFUSD application, but we received a few questions from a...
View ArticleData: Private School Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity 2015-16
For families looking at private schools, here are two sources of detailed information on enrollment by race and by grade. The 2013 version of this post is here. Enrollment by Race and EthnicityThe...
View ArticleWhat's homework like at your school?
My daughter started kindergarten this past year, and I feel we've learned many things that might benefit those families with children who will begin kindergarten this fall. One is that homework varies...
View ArticleTips on Independent School Child Interviews?
A reader wrote in to share a stressful experience. Her son who is currently enrolled in a TK went for an admissions interview/playdate at a San Francisco independent school and it did not go well at...
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Data: SFUSD Elementary Schools by Race and Ethnicity 2014-15
The 2013 version of this post is here.Introduction I hope this information will be used to help families find schools that are racially diverse and where their child won't be the only one of their...
View ArticleRound 1 Letters
Round 1 letters should be arriving in mail. Feel free to share your news.
View ArticlePrivate School Letters
We hear that today's the day private schools will mail out independent school decisions. Please share your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams, your fears in the comments, but especially any useful...
View ArticleSFUSD Round 2 Deadline
For families seeking to enter Round 2 for SFUSD, the deadline is April 8. If you have questions, please pose them in the comments below. Best of luck!
View ArticleAdvice for a parent whose son is waitlisted at multiple independent schools?
A reader wrote in and asked if anyone had advice for her family. Her son is on the waitlist at three independent schools. Any suggestions for something she could do to help him get a spot? Anything she...
View ArticleSchool Fundraisers: DogFest has passed, Taste of Potrero is coming up!
As they learn about different public schools, many San Francisco parents are surprised by the scale of PTA fundraising that goes on. At many schools, the PTA uses those privately-raised funds to...
View ArticleRound 2 Letters Should Arrive Soon
Hello San Francisco families! If you are in the SFUSD enrollment process and waiting on a Round 2 letter, it sounds like SFUSD mailed those out Friday. So if your child receives a new assignment, you...
View ArticleNavigating the SFUSD Wait Pool Rounds
Many parents are happy with the SFUSD school their children are registered at for August. But some folks are still trying to get a different assignment and we know there is often quite a bit of...
View ArticleFeedback on McCoppin?
A reader wrote in to ask if anyone out there has any feedback on McCoppin. Readers, any experiences to share? If you're looking for info on other schools, feel free to add in the comments.
View ArticleFeedback on Sheridan?
A reader wrote in looking for feedback on Sheridan Elementary School. Any parents out there that could comment?
View ArticleFirst week of school!
How did everyone's first day of school go? I know a number of people are still waiting to hear about schools they are in the waitpool for. If you have questions about the process, please share in the...
View ArticleGordon J. Lau?
A family starting to look at schools for next year has asked in anyone has feedback about Gordon J Lau Elementary in Chinatown. Any one with children there who can chime in? It looks like it has pretty...
View ArticleDelay in School Assignment Letters from SFUSD
SFUSD released the following notice yesterday:SFUSD school assignment letters, which were scheduled to be mailed out by March 17, will be delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience, as we know parents...
View ArticleSFUSD Round 1 Assignments
Did you get the SFUSD letter? Are you happy? Surprised? Plan to try for something different in Round 2?
View ArticleSFUSD Round 1 Assignments - 2018 Version
Did you get your letter from SFUSD? Are you happy? Surprised? Plan to try for something different in Round 2?We've been quiet for awhile, but jumping back in....
View ArticleSFUSD Round 1 Letters 2019
SFUSD sent out Round 1 letters yesterday. Did you get your letter from SFUSD? Are you happy? Surprised? Plan to try for something different in Round 2?Here's where I disclose that we've been at an...
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