Victoria Barret

"Today, our downtown is a shadow of its former self. San Francisco is facing one of the slowest post-pandemic recoveries in the country," writes @MarkFarrellSF. But: "I believe we can reimagine San Francisco's downtown and get our city back on track" time.com/7086165/san-fr…

Anyone who knows Mayor Breed knows this damning story is 100% true. Her vindictive behavior kept formerly homeless seniors trapped for over a year—all because a union didn’t endorse her. It's a shocking abuse of power. San Francisco deserves better. sfchronicle.com/sf/article/may…

It sure has been a while, this returning to writing. Gratitude to long-ago and new mentors @danijshapiro @hannahtinti @zibbyowens zibbymag.com/blog/finding-t…

This remarkable reporting touches on reading wars, the enduring inequities they create, and education leaders essentially saying “whoops” after making millions while refuting “reading science”. Wow.

@SupStefani @BrookeJenkinsSF Terrific news, a glimmer of hope for our city - finally!

This past June, San Franciscans chose to prioritize safety and security over excuses and slogans. I’m thrilled to congratulate @BrookeJenkinsSF on her appointment and I know that she will do everything that she can to make San Francisco safer for all.

@nytdavidbrooks heresaymedia.org/san-francisco-…

The school system is powerfully influenced by organizations that don’t seem to believe in critical thinking, adjusting beliefs according to the evidence, or combating fear with science. God help us. nytimes.com/2021/01/28/opi…

San Francisco is embroiled in a debate over when to reopen schools, with health experts and educators divided on the issue. But for Erika Foots, a single mother of five, it’s simple: “As far as my children go, I feel that the school district is pretty much failing them.”

Can Kids As Young As Three Learn to Design and Create In Fab Labs? ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015…

A video worth watching about innovators in the early childhood development space in the Bay Area. twitter.com/Benioff/status…

Marc Benioff challenges Bay Area's tech leaders to give more - SFGate sfgate.com/politics/joega… via @SFGate

NH6 from Tokyo to Los Angeles fr24.com/ANA6

Good one by my good friend: 3 Super-Cheap Marketing Tactics inc.com/mainsail/three… via @Inc

Super Investor Hadi Partovi On Bringing Back The American Dream - Forbes onforb.es/Z0ot4G

Enterprise Software's Next Generation - Forbes onforb.es/XKbll6

How The Kids At Box Are Disrupting Software's Most Lucrative Game - Forbes onforb.es/12LfQS0

@ZachNelson if they're saying 50 did it, you bet it is 250.

@jenholmes Totally. There should be a walk of shame involved.

SF restaurants pocketed that "healthcare" surcharge: sfgate.com/business/artic…

My @Forbes post on why paying 4 additional Twitter followers is good4biz. forbes.com/sites/victoria… Tx @VictoriaBarret !