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Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

June 13, 2019

After 43 years of bare-knuckled brawling, the leaders of Fresno Unified and its teachers union tried something different in hope of getting a better result. Bill McEwen Opinion It worked. And that's good news for the district's students...

Fresno Unified, Teachers Agree on Historic 3-Year Contract

Bill McEwen

June 12, 2019

The Fresno Teachers Association and Fresno Unified School District have reached tentative agreement on a three-year contract that runs through June 2022. Superintendent Bob Nelson announced the agreement at ...

Composite of FTA and Fresno Unified logos with a children walking to school warning sign

Will Fresno Unified Labor Peace End or Continue?

Bill McEwen

June 10, 2019

Since dramatically avoiding a strike at the last minute early in 2018, Fresno Unified leaders and the teachers union have gone to great lengths to keep their public comments positive. Opinion Bill...

FUSD Teachers, Parents Voice Special Ed Concerns at Town Hall

Myles Barker

February 21, 2019

Parents and teachers came together Wednesday night to share their views on improving special education programs in Fresno Unified schools. The district has faced criticism for years that it doesn't adequately support its special needs students. Fresno Uni...

Town Hall Aims To Improve Special Education in Fresno Unified

Myles Barker

February 5, 2019

Improving special education at Fresno Unified is the goal of a Fresno Teachers Association's town hall Feb. 20. The discussion will start at 4:30 p.m. inside Hoover High School's library. Those interested...

Photo of incumbent Christopher De La Cerda and challenger Veva Islas

De La Cerda Takes Heat for Misrepresenting Endorsements

Myles Barker

October 17, 2018

McLane High School area trustee Christopher De La Cerda misrepresented his endorsements to local media, the Fresno Teachers Association said in a tweet Tuesday afternoon. The first instance was with The Fres...

Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say

Myles Barker

October 3, 2018

One year ago, Fresno Unified teachers threatened to go out on strike over stalled contract negotiations with the district. Among the issues contributing to the impasse: a demand by teachers that the district make a commitment to reducing class sizes to help ad...

Newsom: I Will Appoint Valley Reps to UC, CSU Boards as Gov

David Taub

June 1, 2018

Gavin Newsom found a receptive audience at the Teamsters 431 hall in Fresno on Friday (June 1) afternoon. Politics 101 David Taub Speaking to about 100 supporters, Newsom played the hits: g...

Cal Johnson Isn’t Running. Olivier Might. A Look Ahead to FUSD Election.

David Taub

May 30, 2018

Looking ahead to the November election, the Fresno Teachers Association is holding a school board candidates town hall Thursday night (May 31). Four Fresno Unified trustee areas are up for grabs. And at leas...

GO Public Schools Group Wants a Seat at Fresno Unified’s Table

Bill McEwen

May 9, 2018

Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson's leadership skills will be tested tonight by the last item on the board agenda. For nearly a year, the nonprofit GO Public Schools Fresno has met with parents and community leaders to hear their concerns about Fresn...

What Might Censure Mean for Fresno Trustee Slatic?

With Another Search Looming, Hall Named Fresno PD Chief

Who is Taking Bullard Students Off-Campus for Birth Control Pills?

Mexican Man Who Supports Trump Convicted of Voter Fraud

Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Americans Explained

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

What’s Holding Up Start of $38M Affordable Housing Project?

When Will Politicians Stop Repeating Myths About Mass Shootings?

Mexican Rescue Dog Frida Retires From Service

Rolling Stones Get Name on Martian Rock That Rolled

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to NBA Star Bob Cousy

Column: Antonio Brown Is All in. At Least for Now

Why California Should Close Failing School Districts

Brand’s Police Chief Choice Reflects His Integrity, Not a Charade

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

Walters: Do ‘Red Flag’ Laws Actually Save Lives?

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire 'Listen' Feature a Try.

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

A Clovis Unified Trustee Will Retire in 2020. Who Wants the Seat?

Trump Ties US Success to 2nd term: ‘You Have to Vote for Me’

Colorado’s Hickenlooper Ending 2020 White House Bid

Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

Fresno Unified, Teachers Agree on Historic 3-Year Contract

Will Fresno Unified Labor Peace End or Continue?

FUSD Teachers, Parents Voice Special Ed Concerns at Town Hall

Town Hall Aims To Improve Special Education in Fresno Unified

De La Cerda Takes Heat for Misrepresenting Endorsements

Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say

Newsom: I Will Appoint Valley Reps to UC, CSU Boards as Gov

Cal Johnson Isn’t Running. Olivier Might. A Look Ahead to FUSD Election.

GO Public Schools Group Wants a Seat at Fresno Unified’s Table

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