Oakland Unified School District is discussing school closures right on the heels of school closures being halted in San Francisco Unified School District.

SFUSD students, parents, and staff can breathe a sigh of relief now that school closure plans have officially been halted in the district. However, the budget is still in a deficit and something needs to be done. The answer? Reforming Prop. 13!

School closures will tear communities apart, exacerbate issues of inequity in schools, and catalyze family flight from San Francisco. Parents and students are fighting hard to ensure that doesn’t happpen.

UC Regents are militarizing UCPD while infringing on students’ rights to free speech. This sets a dangerous precedent.

Parents are fighting back against SFUSD's decision to close numerous schools in San Francisco. The solution to SFUSD's budget problem is not to close schools, but to reform Prop. 13 so that corporations are paying what they owe to our schools and communities.

For the first time, Bay Area students aged 16 and 17 will get a say in their local school district elections. This is the perfect opportunity to foster a habit of civic engagement and allow students to make important decisions about their education.

When we stop recognizing how important low-and-middle income San Franciscans are to our community, we lose a lot of what made the city diverse, colorful, and historic. This is exactly what is happening when we only build housing for those making $100K/year.

Chevron’s departure from California creates room for climate-friendly jobs and opportunities, but it’s a shame that they get to avoid paying back the billions of dollars they have robbed from our schools and communities over the years due to Prop. 13.

As we are only a few weeks away from the SFUSD announcement disclosing which schools are going to be shut down, it is important to discuss its lasting effects on students, parents and teachers. More importantly we should consider discussing how to prevent these situations from occurring in the future.

It’s easy for electeds to denounce anti-Asian hate, which should simply be seen as the bare minimum. When will we actually walk the walk and pass substantial policies that fixes the root cause?

Instead of relying on temporary solutions like stopgap taxes, we should reform Proposition 13 to address the underlying issue. Ensuring stable and sufficient funding for public institutions like the Berkeley Public Library requires long-term structural changes to our tax system, not just short-term fixes.

Parental notification policies are an infringement on the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ students. The SAFETY Act signed by Governor Newsom is one step of many to protect LGBTQ+ rights in schools in the state.

Disney's corporate greed is not only sending parents into debt, but also hindering California's education system. Prop. 13 reform is necessary to make sure Disney pays our schools and communities what they owe us.

Flags are an important symbol of visibility, and displaying Pride flags at schools simply fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, helping students feel valued and accepted.

Some of the most important policies that affect our day-to-day lives are passed by city councils and school boards. It’s important that we pay attention to local politics and make sure our elected officials represent our values, including supporting LGBTQ+ rights. And if they don’t, like in the case of the Sunol Glen School board, a recall is the way to go.

When are we going to see the narrative that cutting taxes on real estate will somehow save us from the housing unaffordability crisis for the shallow, corporate giveaway that it is?

Chris Larsen’s $1 million donation to the San Francisco Police Department highlights a disturbing reality: Our public safety can be bought.

Instead of relying on temporary solutions like stopgap taxes, we should reform Proposition 13 to address the underlying issue. Ensuring stable and sufficient funding for public institutions like the Berkeley Public Library requires long-term structural changes to our tax system, not just short-term fixes.

Governor Gavin Newsom and California's largest teachers union have reached a deal to provide billions more in future funding for the state's schools, resolving a public dispute over the budget. The union's efforts have been crucial in securing the necessary financial support to maintain the quality of education and services provided to students across the state.

SF’s iconic Painted Ladies are a prime example of Prop. 13’s unjust legacy. If an individual is getting a $43K tax break, can you just imagine how much big corporations are getting?