Two SFUSD teachers used the power of Readers Theater to help their students learn.

“I am who I am thanks to role models, mentors and friends who inspired me, helped me think logically and approach life fearlessly,” volunteer Govind said. “I hope to pass it back to kids who can use some of what I learned, and use it to live joyful lives.”

Anyone can come to the Center SF this Wednesday. Oct 26. and pay a suggested $15 donation for the benefit of Mission High.

“The more volunteers that are in children’s lives, the more examples they have of why maintaining bilingualism is useful.” Find out what a difference bilingual volunteers make for SFUSD students.

Mr. Rami Aweti is a champion for his students.

If you ask anyone what makes Lisa Tsukamoto a great teacher, the words that constantly come up are “patient,” “positive” and “kind.” Take a peek inside her kindergarten class at Rosa Parks Elementary School, and it’s easy to see why.

We’re telling stories about San Francisco teachers throughout the month of May as part of Teacher Appreciation Month!

  As volunteer and retired teacher Tim Adams leads a group of fourth graders in a reading of the classic children’s novel “The Island of the Blue Dolphins,” the students […]

Andy Lesser is a  past recipient of the San Francisco Education Fund’s Distinguished Service Award and a nominee for the 2015-16 Distinguished Service Award. This story was first published on […]

When James Lick Middle School teacher Helana Corda started off the 2015-16 year, her class sizes had increased, school construction was in full swing and PE classes took place right […]

  On the surface, our volunteer Raj Sheth and his mentee, Juan, don’t seem as if they would have much in common. Raj is a data analyst at Reddit. Juan […]

By their sophomore year, high school students are expected to start seriously thinking about life after graduation. While they’re still figuring out high school, navigating relationships and just being teenagers, […]

Volunteers come to us for many reasons. Sometimes they’re looking to give back to their community. Maybe they like a particular academic subject. Or perhaps they’re thinking about becoming an […]

It’s amazing what hard work, paint and new furniture can do. At Galileo High School, it transformed an outdated teachers’ lounge into a new open and inviting space for the […]