San Francisco Unified School District updates Latinx resolution progress for student success
March 22, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) held a significant meeting on July 4, 2025, to discuss the progress of Resolution 1992483, aimed at enhancing the educational success of Latinx students. This resolution, originally passed in December 2019, focuses on various initiatives to support Latinx students within the district.
Chief of Staff Jill Hogan Knight introduced the update, highlighting the collaborative efforts of multiple departments to implement the resolution. Key areas of focus include professional development, curriculum improvements, and recruitment of Latinx educators. Chief of Student Family Community Support, Smellie Lau Smith, emphasized the importance of resources developed in partnership with students and families, aimed at addressing implicit bias and enhancing family engagement.
Dr. Nicole Priestley, Chief Academic Officer, reported a notable increase in the "on track" rates for Latinx high school students, which rose by 5 percentage points compared to the previous year. This metric indicates students' progress towards graduation based on credits earned and courses taken. The district has also implemented targeted programs to improve college and career readiness for Latinx students, including dual enrollment opportunities in education and ethnic studies.
Kristen Azure, Chief of Human Resources, discussed initiatives to recruit more Latinx educators, including participation in career fairs and support programs for aspiring teachers. The district is also focusing on improving training for substitute teachers to ensure they are well-prepared to support Latinx students effectively.
Public comments during the meeting underscored the importance of equitable access to educational resources, particularly regarding reclassification processes for students. Community members expressed appreciation for the ongoing efforts to support Latinx students and highlighted the need for similar initiatives to benefit other student demographics.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue monitoring the progress of these initiatives and to engage the community in further discussions about educational equity in San Francisco.
Chief of Staff Jill Hogan Knight introduced the update, highlighting the collaborative efforts of multiple departments to implement the resolution. Key areas of focus include professional development, curriculum improvements, and recruitment of Latinx educators. Chief of Student Family Community Support, Smellie Lau Smith, emphasized the importance of resources developed in partnership with students and families, aimed at addressing implicit bias and enhancing family engagement.
Dr. Nicole Priestley, Chief Academic Officer, reported a notable increase in the "on track" rates for Latinx high school students, which rose by 5 percentage points compared to the previous year. This metric indicates students' progress towards graduation based on credits earned and courses taken. The district has also implemented targeted programs to improve college and career readiness for Latinx students, including dual enrollment opportunities in education and ethnic studies.
Kristen Azure, Chief of Human Resources, discussed initiatives to recruit more Latinx educators, including participation in career fairs and support programs for aspiring teachers. The district is also focusing on improving training for substitute teachers to ensure they are well-prepared to support Latinx students effectively.
Public comments during the meeting underscored the importance of equitable access to educational resources, particularly regarding reclassification processes for students. Community members expressed appreciation for the ongoing efforts to support Latinx students and highlighted the need for similar initiatives to benefit other student demographics.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue monitoring the progress of these initiatives and to engage the community in further discussions about educational equity in San Francisco.
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