School Districts Are Housing Teachers. Could It Help?

Shirley Chisholm Village, is an affordable housing development that gives priority to San Francisco Unified School District educators, on April 12, 2026, in San Francisco, CA. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)
Just last month, San Mateo County announced that they’d bought an apartment building to house teachers and school staff. It is just one recent example of local school districts working to tackle the affordability crisis with workforce housing.
This episode first published April 20, 2026
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