Fresno State might not see a drop in student enrollments this fall if the freshmen and transfer student acceptances and registrations for new student orientation are any indication. Fresno State and other public and private universities across the nation shifted to distance learning modes of instruction after campuses closed in...
Deal on California Charter Schools Overhaul Announced
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal on Wednesday that would overhaul how the state authorizes and judges its charter schools. The Legislature must still approve it, which appears to be a formality after its top two leaders endorsed it. California has seen growing charter school enrollment in communities serving...
Deal on California Charter Schools Overhaul Announced
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal on Wednesday that would overhaul how the state authorizes and judges its charter schools. The Legislature must still approve it, which appears to be a formality after its top two leaders endorsed it. California has seen growing charter school enrollment in communities serving...
Madera Kids to Get Early Jump on Career Choices at New School
Madera Unified School District's newest middle school is designed to give students a head start on careers such as nurse, florist, computer programmer, plumber, and museum curator. The district held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on the site of the Concurrent Enrollment Middle School, a $36 million project on Lilly Street...
Walters: Does Spending More on Schools Pay Off?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first budget was being wrought, the perennial issue of spending on K-12 education was thrashed out once again. The education establishment – professional educators, their unions, their political allies and sympathetic academicians  – complained anew that California schools are being shorted the money they need to...
Fresno State Strives to Reach Youth of Color With 'Super Sunday'
In an effort to inspire black youth to consider college, Fresno State President Joseph Castro will kick off CSU Super Sunday this weekend at Image Church New Generation in southwest Fresno. "I am excited about this unique opportunity to connect with prospective students and their families, as well as community members...