

Hsu wrote that “unstable family environments” and “lack of parental encouragement to focus on learning” were among the biggest challenges in educating Black and brown students. Stephen Lam/The Chronicle Show More Show LessĪt an emotional and at times rowdy meeting, the San Francisco school board voted unanimously Tuesday to admonish board member Ann Hsu, publicly condemning her racist statements in a candidate questionnaire about educating marginalized students.

Hsu, who was appointed by Mayor London Breed following June’s recall election, has been criticized over racist remarks made towards Black and brown parents in the district as the board prepares to hold a special meeting Tuesday to determine whether to admonish her. Stephen Lam / The Chronicle Show More Show Less 2 of2 A child holds a sign during a rally outside San Francisco Unified School District office calling for the resignation of Commissioner Ann Hsu in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco Board of Education Commissioner Ann Hsu is seen during a special meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
