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SFUSD kicks off new school year with safety, staffing changes
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details on the district's plans and initiatives are available from the San Francisco Unified School District and other local sources, including NBC Bay Area. The San Francisco Unified School District has begun its new school year, with around 49,000 students returning to classrooms.
The San Francisco Unified School District has begun its new school year, with around 49,000 students returning to classrooms. The district has made efforts to increase its hiring and outreach, resulting in more permanent teachers.
The district reports that a significant percentage of classrooms have a permanent teacher. Safety is also a focus, with changes announced in conjunction with other city agencies.
Further details on the district's plans and initiatives are available from the San Francisco Unified School District and other local sources, including NBC Bay Area.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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