DOROTHEE CLARK @dottie_cl

Mom, weirdo, educator. Joined June 2020

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

3 days ago

🌟 Excited to attend "The Art of Second Chances," hosted by Commonwealth Club World Affairs’ Social Impact Forum! Join @ppssf to listen as they dive into how community-driven initiatives can transform lives through healing, education, and empowerment. …monwealthclub.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/insta…

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The Phoenix Project @PhoenixProjNow

4 weeks ago

The San Francisco Parent Coalition, led by Meredith Dodson (connected to the wealthy Parnassus Investments family), presents itself as a "grassroots" organization but is funded by billionaires including Michael Moritz and Mimi Haas.

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MuserMom😷❄️ @sophierich47

a year ago

@BrokeAssStuart 🎯Thank you for this! Meredith capitalized on global pandemic parental angst and took it upon herself to organize a $$parent$$ group with complete disregard for @ppssf which has been advocating for public schools for 25 years #FundOurSchools #Prop13Reform #NoSchoolClosures

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DKAstrology 🇭🇺🇯🇲🙏✨ @DKAstrology

3 months ago

On this 4th July....a sad day for democracy.

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

4 months ago

FISHER: My final question to you superintendent is where does training as a department land in your organization chart last year, I see that as recurring recommendation from LCAP recommendation and CAC there are work to be done.

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Morgan J. Freeman @mjfree

4 months ago

Public school is a basic right for our kids but Donald Trump wants to make school a privilege, only available to those who can afford it. We can't let the @GOP defund our Public Schools! #HandsOffPublicSchools

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

5 months ago

This week is #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We celebrate #SFUSD teachers not only this week, but all year long. Meet Maribel Suarez, a Spanish immersion teacher at Monroe Elementary School. She loves her students' curiosity, and how they support each other. “They inspire in each…

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Commissioner asks how SFUSD’s 74% general fund contribution to special ed compares with other districts. Seeks context for understanding the district’s financial burden. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Kindergarten readiness is rising across fine motor, literacy & social-emotional skills. SFUSD partners with city agencies to support early learning. Students met the mayor at Paul Revere, and CAC for Special Ed was honored with the AW Award for advocacy. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Student delegates report on SAC survey results from high schoolers, with UC Berkeley helping analyze the data. Goal: use insights to drive meaningful change and align future goals. More meetings ahead to continue the work. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Student delegate urges renewed investment in SAC, stressing its role in building student leadership. Without proper support, students miss key opportunities to lead and grow. A more stable, student-centered SAC is essential for real impact. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Board acknowledges the FCMAT report; no fiscal update this meeting. Public comment is open until 8 PM or for 1 hour max. Speakers get 1 minute each. Students go first, followed by public in-person and remote comments. Written comments accepted by email. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Public comment raises concern over the FCMAT report lacking focus on student outcomes. Criticizes comparing SFUSD to underperforming state norms and warns that increasing caseloads for resource specialists will worsen turnover and strain HR. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Public school parent slams the special ed report as “reckless,” saying larger caseloads put students and staff at risk. Calls for an independent audit beyond FCMAT, citing past support for waivers during the pandemic as proof of misplaced priorities. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Middle school instructional coach speaks out against cutting site principal roles, calling them essential. Says families are being asked to fundraise $5K per student. Highlights the principal’s role in supporting 100+ IEPs and under-staffed paras. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Parent urges the superintendent’s office to respond to repeated PTA emails, including requests for funding guidance and Spanish-language materials. Also raises legal concern over delayed IEP since October, warning it violates the law. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

A janitor shares his struggle with school placement. Says family made choices based on logistics and support, but were denied their picks. Feels the system ignores real needs and hardships, making life harder for working families. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Parent from Guadalupe urges the board to reduce class sizes—says 22 students per teacher is too much. Highlights the stress on teachers and the need for more support for multilingual students. Calls for more teachers, equity, and understanding. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Parent from Guadalupe Elementary urges fewer staff cuts and more programs. Shares that their 6-year-old has benefited greatly from reading and math support, calling it vital for child development. #BoardWatch

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Parents for Public Schools (PPS)-San Francisco @ppssf

6 months ago

Parent from Guadalupe Elementary pleads to stop harmful program cuts. Notes 70% of students aren’t reading at grade level, 90% are low-income, and cuts increase fear and inequity—especially for Black and Brown communities. Calls for transparency. #BoardWatch