Mayor Breed Demands Immediate Halt to SFUSD School Closures

Superintendent Matt Wayne faces backlash for his handling of the closure process, as city leaders and parents express deep concerns.

Mayor London Breed has called for an immediate stop to the San Francisco Unified School District's school closure process, citing chaos and confusion.
Superintendent Matt Wayne released a controversial list of 11 schools slated for closure, which included unexpected details about student transfers.
The closure process has been criticized for miscalculations and poor communication, leading to a loss of confidence in Wayne's leadership.
The Board of Supervisors and several mayoral candidates have joined the opposition, highlighting concerns of unfair targeting of certain student groups.
The district faces a looming financial crisis, with a $400 million deficit and the threat of state takeover if budget issues aren't resolved by December.