Education

ed landing.jpg The 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

Lisa Villarreal [bio]
Program Officer, Education

Nacala Jendayi
Program Fellow, 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 staying in school and making constructive life choices.
Objective: Increase the availability and effectiveness of programs that improve academic achievement, especially in critical foundation skills necessary to master reading and mathematics, graduate from high school, and transition to college.
Objective: Support systemic efforts to improve schools and school systems, especially those that help to close achievement gaps.
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 in school and life.