Education

By David Chiu

Every San Franciscan -- whether they have a child in the schools or not -- has a stake in and a responsibility toward ensuring that every child in our city receives an excellent public education that prepares him or her for college, a career, and a lifetime of civic engagement.

Our next Mayor must use the bully pulpit and moral authority of the office to bring all stakeholders to the table - parents and concerned residents, business and community leaders, teachers, administrators, and the students themselves - to build a world class public education system right here in San Francisco.

Before his election to public office, David served as the board chair of the Youth Leadership Institute, a national leader in the field of youth development. As President of the Board of Supervisors, David has supported supplementing school funding from the city's general fund, providing teachers with affordable housing options in the city, and encouraging the private sector to be a partner in supporting local public schools.

As Mayor, David is committed to doing even more by:

• Fighting for Adequate and Equitable Funding
• Championing and Valuing Our Teachers
• Focusing on Early Education and Intervention
• Ensuring Equal Access to Educational Opportunities
• Pushing for Public-Private Partnerships for Schools