As County Superintendent of Schools I would work to ensure:
San Mateo County superintendent calls for full fall reopen
San Mateo County Superintendent Nancy Magee joined top education officials across the Bay Area in urging school districts to start the next school year with open campuses and normal operations.
An education tax on hold; San Mateo County’s vigorous response on mental health
Responding to escalating mental health needs of students was an area of intense interest at the California School Boards Association’s annual conference in San Diego, where we were this week. We discuss proactive strategies with two leaders who have made student wellness their focus: San Mateo County Superintendent Nancy Magee, who is encouraging collaborative efforts among 23 districts, and Carrie Du Bois, a school board member of the Sequoia Union High School District and a long-time advocate for foster youth.
San Mateo County Office of Education Updates school guidance
San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Magee said in a statement that the updated guidance reflects new knowledge that medical experts and scientists have learned since the start of the pandemic.
Climate change education and action (op-ed by Nancy Magee)
While leaders from around the world discuss climate change at the United Nations, students across San Mateo County have been learning about the causes and impacts of climate change and developing their advocacy skills. Their passion and commitment to action bode well for our county and the world.