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Students march as SF Unified threatens to close schools; superintendent explains next steps
We are learning more details about how San Francisco's Unified School District is planning to close or merge 13 schools as it faces a $400 million budget deficit.Just 24 hours after the news broke, parents, teachers and students protested Wednesday afternoon, hoping their voices would keep their schools open."Save our school. Save our school," chanted a group of students as they marched around the Castro District.Their school is one that meets the criteria for closing or merging with another school next year. SFUSD is planning to send all the students from Harvey Milk Elementary to Sanchez Elementary."We feel like our...
Statewide measure could improve air, water systems at SFUSD schools
San Francisco’s record heat wave earlier this month tested The City’s aging public-school facilities, which a pair of local and statewide November ballot measures aim to address. Officials in the San Francisco Unified School District have thrown their support behind citywide Proposition A — a $790 million bond requiring 55% of the vote to pass — and statewide Proposition 2, a $10 billion facilities bond that earmarks $8.5 billion for K-12 schools and needs only a simple majority to pass. ...
AUSD October Updates and Events
Alameda Unified School District ( AUSD ) will host a number of exciting events this month, starting with a family forum on “Where to Find Resources in AUSD Schools” on Tuesday, October 15, at 6 p.m., via Teams. The forum will cover AUSD’s academic and social-emotional resources. Click here to join the meeting online.
Calgorithm Explained, How Cal Students Took Memes To Another Level
The “Calgorithm” has become a viral sensation, turning Cal football, Berkeley’s football fanbase into one of the most talked-about in the college football world. But what is the Calgorithm, and how did it become such a powerful movement on social media? It’s amazing how this phenomenon has captured the attention of fans across the country, including Los Angeles. The “Calgorithm” is a fan-driven, social media movement that uses memes, sarcasm, and self-awareness to poke fun at the stereotypes surrounding Cal Berkeley and its football program. It started as a way for fans to support their team while embracing Berkeley’s unique culture, and quickly gained traction online. Cal fans, also known as “burners,” have cultivated an online identity that mixes humor with school pride. The Calgorithm helped the Golden Bears’ football program gain visibility nationally, with some fans of other schools even declaring Cal their “second favorite team”. The success of the Calgorithm lies in its ability to resonate with both die-hard and casual fans. For those unfamiliar with college football, it’s easy to join in the fun, no complex sports knowledge is required. It’s all about the memes and the sense of community.
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