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ICE Raids Hurt Everyone, But Especially Our Students
Immigration raids negatively impact all of society, not just undocumented immigrants. By conducting harsh and inhumane immigration raids, important industries, such as agriculture, are frozen and schools see a decline in attendance.
Anti-Education California Assembly Bill 715 Delayed in Win for Education Advocates
AB 715’s delay is a huge win for education advocates and anyone concerned about freedom of speech in public schools, but further advocacy is necessary for when this bill returns to committee.
Trump’s Cuts to the Public Loan Forgiveness Program Will Harm Our Communities
Cuts to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will be devastating to our most underserved communities. Some people who have been working hard to pay off their student loans for years may not be able to have them cancelled.
Student Homelessness Surges In California
Californias student homelessness crisis can be alleviated with properly funded public schools.
Trump Hoards $118 Million from Public Schools
The Trump Administration is hoarding $118 million from California schools. This money has already been budgeted by schools and would severely impact the most vulnerable students.
ICE Raids Threaten the Quality of Education For Students
Families are being torn apart—and now our schools are too. As ICE raids intensify, undocumented parents are keeping their kids home out of fear, driving up absences and draining public school funding tied to attendance.
No New Revenue in San Francisco’s New Budget
San Francisco’s new budget proposal from Mayor Daniel Lurie includes cuts for almost every department. The only exceptions are public safety. We wouldn’t need all these cuts if only he tapped into untapped revenue sources.
Students Deserve a Safe Place to Live
School is stressful enough without needing to worry about where you’re going to sleep at night. Student homelessness is a problem we need to end.
Protect Public Schools
Right-wing interests want to dismantle the public school system, starting in San Francisco. We have to ensure we have an equitable and accessible public school system.
How Do We Fix California’s Budget Deficit?
Officials are scrambling to figure out how to balance California’s budget. One thing that would help is reforming Proposition 13.
SFUSD LGBTQ+ Student Services Under Attack
With the federal government launching attacks on minority rights, it is now more important than ever to protect our LGBTQ+ community.
One Hundred Days, Fifty Percent More Deaths
In Mayor Lurie’s first 100 days in office, fentanyl overdose deaths have gone up by 50%. His tough on drugs plan clearly is not working.
Tuition-Free Private School in Palo Alto is Closing
The Primary School, a tuition-free private school in Palo Alto funded by the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, is closing. School officials cite a lack of funding
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder Pushes Back Against 90 Day Shelter Policy
Supervisor Jackie Fielder is pushing back against the city of San Francisco’s 90-day shelter policy, wanting to extend it to a full year.
With Trump’s dismantling of the Education Department, here’s how state can help students
Our education system is under attack by the federal government. Here’s how we can protect it here in California.
Fix School Funding: Close Prop 13’s Corporate Loophole
California’s schools are in crisis, struggling with rising deficits while corporations exploit outdated tax loopholes. If we want a future where students thrive, we must prioritize education over corporate tax breaks.
Mayor Daniel Lurie Calls on Other Billionaires to Help Run SF
Unelected billionaires should not be running our city. They are beholden to the whims of their shareholders and the desire to always turn a bigger profit. We should be listening to experts and community members
Criminalizing the Unhoused: Fremont’s New Law Fails to Address Root Causes
Fremont’s new anti-camping ordinance targets the unhoused with fines and jail time, but fails to tackle the deeper issues driving homelessness, like unaffordable housing and mental health struggles.
Bay Area Schools Closure: The Impacts of Prop 13
Bay Area school districts are facing unprecedented financial crises, forcing many to make the difficult decision of closing schools. With rising costs, declining state funding, and budget deficits, districts are struggling to maintain essential services and staff. These financial challenges have prompted leaders to consider drastic measures, including school closures.
Three Unhoused San Francisco Families Evicted from Shelter
The city of San Francisco evicted three unhoused families from city-contracted shelter, with twenty-seven families also facing eviction due to reinstatement of a cap on shelter stays. Evicting families is cruel and dangerous, and the City needs to work to find real, sustainable solutions.