'This Is How to Improve Reading Proficiency. We Just Have to Execute It': FUSD Board President

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By Jahz Tello, Videographer

Published 4 months ago on

April 19, 2024

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Roosevelt High School hosted a screening of the documentary “Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars” on Tuesday, April 16.

“This is the way to go to improve the reading proficiency of all students and it’s not rocket science,” said Fresno Unified School Board President Susan Wittrup of the ideas and lessons featured in the documentary. “We just have to launch it and execute it.”

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .