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SFUSD details middle grades redesign pilot, aims to expand access to arts, computer science and health
Summary
San Francisco Unified presented a middle grades redesign pilot at Roosevelt and Francisco middle schools focusing on exploratory courses, block scheduling, project-based learning and expanded access to computer science, arts and health. Commissioners pressed staff on scheduling, electives and scaling.
San Francisco Unified School District leaders on Aug. 27 detailed a pilot for middle grades redesign intended to broaden access to arts, computer science, health and world languages and to change daily schedules and adult learning time at pilot sites.
Superintendent Richard Matthews framed the initiative as part of the district—s Vision 2025 goals, telling the board that "our average teacher salary has gone up from 62,000 5 years ago to 82,000 this year" and that computer-science participation has jumped "from 700 students" five years ago to "over 25,000" last year. Staff said the redesign is intended to make similar course access equitable across middle schools.
Assistant Superintendent Miss Hanfa and Acting Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Steiner outlined…
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