San Francisco's Board of Education is facing a critical election this November, with four out of seven seats up for grabs. Candidates are focusing on addressing a significant fiscal crisis and a teacher shortage within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Among the candidates is JJ Ersin, a public school graduate and education founder, who is running to bring competent leadership to the board. Ersin, who began his education journey at Argonne Elementary, led a $1B P&L and a 5K organization at LinkedIn. He aims to improve literacy and fix the district's finances. The election has garnered significant attention from parents, teachers, and elected leaders, highlighting the urgency of transforming the school board to better serve students and ensure fiscal responsibility. Columnist Emily Hoeven has noted the potential for a radical transformation of the board.
OPINION: Four of seven school board seats are up for grabs in the November election — priming the board for a radical transformation. If politics don’t screw it up first. Columnist Emily Hoeven breaks it down here: https://t.co/piwZfv4BM3
Our founder @agarwal shares why, as a new dad, he couldn't just sit by and watch San Francisco get harder and harder to raise a family. This November we have a real chance to get the city back on track. Read it and vote for change! https://t.co/diUBwDMcMd
My latest column: SFUSD is in crisis. The school board, w/ 4 of 7 seats open in Nov, is primed to finally focus on kids & fiscal responsibility. But a shocking candidate alliance has alienated parents. And we know what can happen when parents feel ignored. https://t.co/xo2ZkFifZt
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We need competent new leadership on the SF School Board. I'm thrilled my friend @jjersin is running this Nov. He's a public school kid & education founder acquired by LinkedIn, where he led a $1B P&L & 5K org. Most importantly, he's a father, and I love hearing how he wants to… https://t.co/BUolpO6xSj
I'm running for SF Board of Education! https://t.co/VxrE915on3 SF schools face a teacher shortage & massive fiscal crisis. Last weekend, hundreds of parents, teachers, and elected leaders gathered with @jaimenina, @ParagGuptaSF and me for our announcement. Let's go!! https://t.co/rKOeLFYRyc
Here I am at Argonne Elementary, where my public education journey began. As an SFUSD graduate, I'm ready to give back and help every student thrive. My Priorities: 1. Fix Finances: Address the budget crisis to benefit our students. 2. Improve Literacy: Ensure strong… https://t.co/nonK6t7L5G