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Archive for August, 2009

49 Square Miles, 40 Neighborhoods and 55,000 Kids

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Author: Maria Su, Director of San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and Their Families

We know from decades of research and experience that learning is a process, with each experience building on the last.
Research also tells us that there is truth to the old Chinese proverb, “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may [...]

Mr. R is HERE!!!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Re: Rule # 4: A vibrant city demands vibrant learning.
Author: Glenn Romano, Volunteer

There is nothing greater than hearing 25 children  chanting “Mr. R.! Mr. R. is here!” when I arrive to teach at my public school in Bernal Heights. OK, so maybe I’m not the “real” teacher, but for 3 hours every Monday, I can [...]

Hello San Francisco!

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

It’s the beginning of a new school year.
All across our great city by the Bay, 55,000 kids are unpacking backpacks, finding their desks, saying hello to a beloved friend or teacher. Even as the chaos of our State and country’s financial situation spirals around us, our children call on us to engage and support so [...]