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SFUSD outlines plan to target 10 low-performing schools, will apply for federal grants
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Richard Carranza and staff briefed the board on a superintendent's zone and applications for federal funds (I3, SIG, Race to the Top, Promised Neighborhoods) to support 10 persistently low-performing schools, describing proposed models, timelines, and community engagement steps.
Deputy Superintendent Richard Carranza and district staff presented a multi-part strategy on May 25 to support the district—s 10 persistently low-performing schools by grouping them into a superintendent—s zone and pursuing several federal grant programs.
Chris Armentrout, director of development and local government relations, outlined competitive grant work including the Investing in Innovation (I3) fund (with a focus on early literacy and partnerships), the Magnet Schools Assistance program, and Race to the Top Round 2 participation. He said the district is targeting…
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