Community
The Commons
The grassroots side of The Public Chat. We host playdates and pop-ups across San Francisco — low-key meetups where SFUSD families talk honestly with families still deciding. We also run a network of parent ambassadors who carry these conversations into their own communities, one neighbor at a time.
Upcoming events
San Francisco · AY 2025–26
Castro Farmers Market Pop-up
We set up at the Castro Farmers Market for a morning of conversations. Talked to over 40 families, answered questions about the lottery, and handed out fact sheets.
Noe Valley Playdate
A low-key morning at Douglass Park for preschool families curious about SFUSD. Bring your kid, meet a few families who chose public school, and ask us anything.
Mission Street Pop-up
Look for the orange table at the 24th Street BART Plaza. We'll have fact sheets, school guides, and parents happy to answer questions. Stop by any time — no commitment.
Outer Sunset Playdate
For families in the Sunset weighing their K options. Come out to Irving Street Playground for a relaxed morning with neighbors who have been through the lottery — and came out the other side happy.
Recent events
A look at where we’ve been.
Represent our schools
You chose public school and you’re willing to talk about it honestly. We’ll give you the data, the framing, and a community of parents doing the same thing — one neighbor at a time.
Learn moreTalk to an SFUSD family
Still have questions? We’ll connect you with a parent ambassador in your neighborhood who’s happy to talk honestly about the process.
Request a conversation