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SFUSD starts new year with fresh leadership team — and tough decisions ahead
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Ezra Wallach , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the district's plans and progress can be found through The San Francisco Standard, which has reported on the developments in the school district under Superintendent Su's leadership.
The San Francisco Unified School District has begun a new year with a fresh leadership team in place. Superintendent Maria Su is at the helm, overseeing a stable budget. The new team's priorities and challenges are not fully outlined in available information.
However, it is known that the district faces tough decisions ahead, including school closures and student assignment policies. Further details on the district's plans and progress can be found through The San Francisco Standard, which has reported on the developments in the school district under Superintendent Su's leadership.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: The San Francisco Standard Reading time: 1 min
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