Behind the Numbers: Han Li on SFUSD’s Budget

Send us Fan MailIf you live in San Francisco, chances are you either went to public school, have a child in public school, or know someone who does. But even if you don’t, the health of our schools reflects the health of our neighborhoods, our tax dollars, and our shared future.In this episode, I sit down with Han Li from The San Francisco Standard to unpack SFUSD’s budget crisis, the recent push for stabilization, and why school closures might still be on the horizon.I hope that this episode will give you a clearer, human picture of what just happened and why it matters for all of us. Episode recorded: Friday, June 20, 2025Articles by Han Li:SF’s school district says it finally figured out a budget to avoid bankruptcy  - 6/13/2025State warns SF schools: We’re not going to bail you out of budget armageddon - 5/7/2025SFUSD proposes major cuts to central office, slashing student services, curriculum unit - 4/15/2025Early retirements could spare SF public schools hundreds of painful layoffs - 2/25/2025SFUSD prepares for ‘painful’ cuts across schools, central office – 2/7/2025Stay Connected📌 Listen on Buzzsprout 📷 Follow on Instagram 📘 Like us on Facebook ▶️ Watch on YouTube ✉️ Email: [email protected], share, and leave a review — it helps more neighbors find the show!The Sunset Connection — exploring the stories and histories that connect us.