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ed landing.jpgThe Education Program invests in a full-service community school approach that supports families and communities to help children and youth succeed in school and provides opportunities for them to become confident, caring, and contributing adults.

For more information about the Education Program at The San Francisco Foundation, please contact us at 415.733.8500 or educationinfo@sff.org.

 

Education Staff

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Lisa Villarreal [bio]
Program Officer, Education

Scott Nolan
Program Assistant, Education

 

Education Goal and Objectives

Goal - Support families and communities to help children and youth succeed in school and provide opportunities for them to become confident, caring, and contributing adults.

Objective: Increase the availability and effectiveness of child and youth development programs that reinforce success in school and success in life.

Objective: Increase the availability and effectiveness of programs that improve academic achievement and close achievement gaps.

Objective: Support systemic efforts to improve schools and school systems, especially those that improve conditions for learning.

Objective: Ensure the availability of quality early childhood education programs that promote school readiness.

Objective: Provide for parent education and family support so that families remain the best supporters of their children's success.