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Did Racial Bias Lead to Fresno Unified Hair Policy Change? Mom Says Yes.

Fresno Unified School District is suspending enforcement of its hairstyle policy. And while neither the superintendent nor the school board president says it is in reaction to allegations of racial bias, a mother who is also a substitute teacher says her son was discriminated against. Superintendent Bob Nelson announced the change...

Nose studs okay in proposed Central Unified dress code

Trustees meet tonight (Feb. 28) to discuss an revisions of the Central Unified school district's dress code. While the code is relatively standard for school children such as no gang clothes, appropriate dress for boys and girls, closed toe shoes, etc., there are two notable changes. First, leggings will be allowed...

Nose studs okay in proposed Central Unified dress code

Trustees meet tonight (Feb. 28) to discuss an revisions of the Central Unified school district's dress code. While the code is relatively standard for school children such as no gang clothes, appropriate dress for boys and girls, closed toe shoes, etc., there are two notable changes. First, leggings will be allowed...

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