By Curt Yagi, Executive Director April 23, 2026, San Francisco, CA Each year the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) recognizes and celebrates the individuals and groups who support, inspire and teach students with exceptional needs in the San Francisco Unified School District. R.O.C.K.’s Adrianna Romero, Beacon Director,...

By Curt Yagi, Executive Director Early in August, I returned from a 3-month sabbatical where I gained valuable insights into not only who I am, but about the organization I cherish so dearly—R.O.C.K. While planning for my leave began well over a year ago, I was officially...

Learning in Afterschool & Summer Voices from the Field: Gardening in Afterschool By Sam Piha Monday, January 15, 2024 R.O.C.K. Outdoor Education and Recreation Director, Natalie Toland, was recently interviewed by Learning Afterschool & Summer for her gardening program.  Click on the image to read the article in its...

On October 26, 2022, R.O.C.K. hosted R.O.C.K. Connect 28: Broadening Horizons in celebration of 28 years of service in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley.  The virtual event was filmed at various places in San Francisco (e.g. Oracle Park, Golden Gate Park and the Golden Gate Bridge)...