San Francisco Unified School District is under state control due to high spending and potential inability to meet financial obligations, with a decline in student numbers impacting funding.

SFUSD experiences a surge in school applications, especially in transitional kindergarten, despite facing potential school closures, a financial crisis, and the challenge of transitioning from a lottery to a zoning system for school placements.

SF State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary, reflecting on its history from a "normal school" to a part of the California State University system, offering a range of degrees and programs.