Between 2000 and 2004, there was a steady rise in the proportion of city residents who were younger than 5, U.S. census data show. Yet these mini-baby boomers are not showing up in kindergarten; instead, school enrollment is slipping, and the city's school-age population is sliding. Families are leaving the city when their children reach school age. What's driving them away? … [Read more...] about Lots of toddlers, fewer school-age kids in S.F.
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Washington and Lincoln are out. S.F. school board tosses 44 school names in controversial move
“I think it’s important to do the right thing,” said parent Nguyen Louie, whose children attend Adolph Sutro Elementary, named after a man who discriminated against Black people. “We should not honor him with the name of our elementary school. … [Read more...] about Washington and Lincoln are out. S.F. school board tosses 44 school names in controversial move
Chicago’s plan to reopen schools hits another barrier as union threatens strike
CPS has said with proper precautions it is safe to reopen schools. Health officials generally agree, saying there’s growing evidence children aren’t major drivers of community spread and transmission is relatively low in schools if masks and other safety measures are taken. Union officials have dismissed the studies, saying dozens of cases have emerged in Chicago schools. … [Read more...] about Chicago’s plan to reopen schools hits another barrier as union threatens strike
San Francisco school board votes to rename schools honoring Washington, Lincoln, Feinstein, others
Even an elementary school named for current U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., will be changed over allegations that she replaced a damaged Confederate flag outside of City Hall when she was the city’s mayor in 1986, according to Courthouse News. She didn’t replace the flag after it was pulled down a second time. … [Read more...] about San Francisco school board votes to rename schools honoring Washington, Lincoln, Feinstein, others
Online Poll Finds Nearly 1 In 6 Parents Has Moved Child Out Of Denver Public Schools
While TEN found results similar to Keating, it also found that parents report their children are spending about half the time in live instruction, an average of 15 hours a week, compared to before the pandemic, and that only half feel their children will be prepared to advance to the next grade level. … [Read more...] about Online Poll Finds Nearly 1 In 6 Parents Has Moved Child Out Of Denver Public Schools
