San Francisco district to reopen after putting school name backlash to rest

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) plans to reopen schools starting April 12, announced the city’s Board of Education Friday.

After being under the national eye for months due to the school board's decision to prioritize renaming public schools over reopening them, the city’s school officials have reached a deal with the teachers unions to get kids back in the classroom.

"We know students and families are suffering. Whether it be parents/caregivers trying their best to support their children, or teachers working nonstop to support learning during a pandemic," San Francisco’s school board president Gabriela López said in a tweet Friday. "We hear you and we see you, and we remain committed to staying unified during this time."

Lopez received fierce backlash from angry parents who were frustrated by the board’s inability to establish a reopening plan, 10 months after students had been sent home for virtual learning.

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Tweets mentioned:

https://twitter.com/lopez4schools/status/1363646170078224384

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