Known as "San Diego Review" which resulted in a San Diego Review conference and the 2005 book, Urban School Reform: Lessons from San Diego, edited by Frederick M. Hess. The Review was comprised of 17 individuals studying multiple facets of Alan Bersin's SDCS reforms. These records include correspondence about the review, planning materials for the conference, and some gathered research. Also included are Alan Bersin's self-assessments dating 2001 through 2004.

Materials regarding Michael Usdan and Larry Cuban's book Powerful Reforms with Shallow Roots: Improving America's Urban Schools with San Diego as one of the featured cities. Records include newspaper articles and correspondence about San Diego's place in the book.

Includes informational materials for San Diego Dialogue publications.

Middle/Early College High School partnership between San Diego City Schools and San Diego Mesa College.

Campaign solicitation letters to help fund the San Diego Reads program which focused on increasing student literacy through purchasing books for school classrooms and libraries, bringing volunteer tutors to schools, and encouraging parents to read with their students. Includes informational binder about the partnership with the San Diego Union Tribune, promotional materials, and media coverage to raise awareness about the program.