Jill Tucker
@jilltucker.bsky.social
San Francisco Chronicle reporter, mostly education, but also wildfires and other forms of mayhem, big breaking news. Bay Area native. Peace Corps volunteer. I'm not as patient as I used to be.
Exclusive: S.F. schools spent $8 million to change the way they teach math. Here’s what’s new www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
S.F. schools spent $8 million to change the way they teach math. Here’s what’s new
Adults raised on the drill-and-kill math of the past, “fun” might not be a word they link to long division or algebra. But school officials want to ensure they teach math that's relevant to the...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Exclusive: S.F. schools spent $8 million to change the way they teach math. Here’s what’s new www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
The toughest job I’ve ever loved: Why the Peace Corps still matters www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/art...
The toughest job I’ve ever loved: Why the Peace Corps still matters
Amid President Trump’s attack on soft diplomacy, a Chronicle reporter reflects on her experience in the Peace Corps 35 years ago and how worthy and vital the humanitarian program remains.
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July 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The toughest job I’ve ever loved: Why the Peace Corps still matters www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/art...
Politicized kids? Rogue teachers? A contentious education battle hasn’t calmed in S.F. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/e...
Politicized kids? Rogue teachers? A contentious education battle hasn’t calmed in S.F.
San Francisco’s move to replace its homegrown ethnic studies curriculum with an off-the-shelf course leaves some parents and other critics complaining the material still politicizes the classroom.
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July 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Politicized kids? Rogue teachers? A contentious education battle hasn’t calmed in S.F. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/e...
S.F. school district ditches own ethnic studies course for packaged alternative www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
S.F. school district ditches own ethnic studies course for packaged alternative
Ethnic studies curriculum will look different in San Francisco high schools this fall after the district decided to abandon its controversial home-grown course in favor of an off-the-shelf package.
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June 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
S.F. school district ditches own ethnic studies course for packaged alternative www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
A young mom’s slaying was horrific. Then came the cruelties of a California court www.sfchronicle.com/crime/articl...
A young mom’s slaying was horrific. Then came the cruelties of a California court
After the brutal slaying of a young California mother, justice would be a long time coming for the victim's family.
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April 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A young mom’s slaying was horrific. Then came the cruelties of a California court www.sfchronicle.com/crime/articl...
Horrific. www.sfchronicle.com/california-w...
‘Historic natural disaster’ as brutal winds, brittle dry conditions fuel flames in three L.A. fires
‘Historic natural disaster’ as brutal winds, brittle dry conditions fuel flames in three L.A. fires
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January 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Horrific. www.sfchronicle.com/california-w...
Marc Benioff a cheerleader for Trump? www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
Why Salesforce's CEO has been cheerleading for Trump: 'Turning the page'
In an exclusive interview, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff defends his stance on cheerleading for Donald Trump, a move that has horrified liberals.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Marc Benioff a cheerleader for Trump? www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
Tsunami warning sends thousands fleeing for the hills. Then what happened? www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
‘Freaking out’: Earthquake and tsunami warning create chaos in Northern California
‘Freaking out’: Earthquake and tsunami warning create chaos in Northern California
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December 5, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Tsunami warning sends thousands fleeing for the hills. Then what happened? www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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How expensive private school tuition is in S.F. Bay Area, school by school
Our updated tool lets you look up latest tuition costs by Bay Area county, grade level or school — and shows costs for the most expensive schools over the entirety of a child's education.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Our tool lets you look up tuition costs by county, grade level or school and shows costs for the most expensive schools over the entirety of a child's education.
You can try to stop me from using the men's restroom at an Indigo Girls or Taylor Swift concert, but you will not win.
November 22, 2024 at 6:23 PM
You can try to stop me from using the men's restroom at an Indigo Girls or Taylor Swift concert, but you will not win.
@merriam-webster.com Help save the world please.
November 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
@merriam-webster.com Help save the world please.
Get the latest updates on the California storm: www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
California storm: SFO sees major flight delays; PG&E outages impact thousands
The atmospheric river takes aim at the Bay Area, even as more northern parts of California continue to experience storm impacts. Sonoma is bracing for potential
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November 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Get the latest updates on the California storm: www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Crazy storm drops 10 inches on Santa Rosa and leaves San Jose bone dry. www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Atmospheric river-fueled storm unleashes fury across Northern California
Atmospheric river-fueled storm unleashes fury across Northern California but parts of Bay Area remain dry.
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November 21, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Crazy storm drops 10 inches on Santa Rosa and leaves San Jose bone dry. www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
"The activists who want to bully the handful of transgender kids out of sports in the name of 'saving women’s sports' don’t really care about women’s sports. They don’t care about funding or facilities or abusive coaches or the real issues facing women athletes."
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The future of women’s sports is at stake at San Jose State, but trans athletes aren’t the problem
A frenzy over San Jose State’s transgender volleyball player led to court fights, absurd claims. The danger isn’t to her opponents, but to all women in sports.
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November 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM
"The activists who want to bully the handful of transgender kids out of sports in the name of 'saving women’s sports' don’t really care about women’s sports. They don’t care about funding or facilities or abusive coaches or the real issues facing women athletes."
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SF school board election finally has four winners.
Three newbies and one incumbent win seats on S.F. school board
After days of counting votes, the results are in: Three newbies join incumbent for the four seats on SFUSD school board
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November 19, 2024 at 9:13 PM
SF school board election finally has four winners.
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So much beauty....and lots of potential for destruction in this picture. #AtmosphericRiver
November 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
So much beauty....and lots of potential for destruction in this picture. #AtmosphericRiver
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Bomb cyclone stuns in new photos.
November 19, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Bomb cyclone stuns in new photos.
I can't decide if this is amazing or awful. Leaning toward amazing.
@japantimes: More options for conversation-less services in Japan — from haircuts and taxi rides to retail store and restaurant visits — are catering to customers who want to politely avoid idle chitchat with strangers.
Main link in OG tweet
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/09/lifestyle/silence-customer-service-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1732015498
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November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
I can't decide if this is amazing or awful. Leaning toward amazing.
As we approach college application deadlines, I wanted to share this amazing resource the @sfchronicle.bsky.social created. A goldmine of info and data.
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The Definitive Guide to California College Admissions
Comprehensive, data-driven guide to applying and getting into UC, CSU and community college.
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November 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM
As we approach college application deadlines, I wanted to share this amazing resource the @sfchronicle.bsky.social created. A goldmine of info and data.
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/cal...
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/cal...
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The parents of a former student of a San Jose charter school and six families in a wealthy Bay Area high school district have filed separate lawsuits charging “rampant” civil rights violations resulting from bullying, taunting, ostracism and other forms of antisemitic conduct.
Lawsuits charge antisemitism, civil rights violations at California charter school and high school district
Lawsuits against University Preparatory Academy and Sequoia Union High School District charge administrators ignored blatant bullying and taunting.
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November 19, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The parents of a former student of a San Jose charter school and six families in a wealthy Bay Area high school district have filed separate lawsuits charging “rampant” civil rights violations resulting from bullying, taunting, ostracism and other forms of antisemitic conduct.
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Here’s the latest on the powerful storm headed for NorCal from @sfchronicle.bsky.social meteorologist @gporterwx.bsky.social. ☔️🌧️☔️
And if you like weather vocabulary like I do: A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river into California.
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And if you like weather vocabulary like I do: A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river into California.
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Will the atmospheric river bring extreme impacts to California? How to know
Northern California is bracing for a powerful storm, but the SF Bay Area's expected rainfall totals are in flux.
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November 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Here’s the latest on the powerful storm headed for NorCal from @sfchronicle.bsky.social meteorologist @gporterwx.bsky.social. ☔️🌧️☔️
And if you like weather vocabulary like I do: A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river into California.
www.sfchronicle.com/weather-fore...
And if you like weather vocabulary like I do: A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river into California.
www.sfchronicle.com/weather-fore...
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A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system over the Pacific Ocean is predicted to surpass the meteorological criteria for a “bomb cyclone,” off the Washington coast Tuesday.
Here's what that means.
Here's what that means.
A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river to California. Here's what that means
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the Washington coast is predicted to reach “bomb cyclone” criteria Tuesday and bring rain and snow to California.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:53 PM
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system over the Pacific Ocean is predicted to surpass the meteorological criteria for a “bomb cyclone,” off the Washington coast Tuesday.
Here's what that means.
Here's what that means.
Great story by our Erin Allday. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
A Silicon Valley teacher used pronouns in a TK class. Parents demanded they go back ‘in the closet’
A Bay Area district has been been thrust into the national conversation on gender identity after parents complained about materials that mentioned pronouns.
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November 19, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Great story by our Erin Allday. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...
OOF. It's going to get a bit crazy this week. www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
A bomb cyclone is driving an atmospheric river to California. Here's what that means
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the Washington coast is predicted to reach “bomb cyclone” criteria Tuesday and bring rain and snow to California.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:33 PM
OOF. It's going to get a bit crazy this week. www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
At least one child eats cannabis-infused candy from Bay Area elementary school event: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
October 30, 2023 at 9:22 PM
At least one child eats cannabis-infused candy from Bay Area elementary school event: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...