Fresno Unified School District Archives

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What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

January 10, 2019

One thing appears certain in Fresno Unified's near future: Every school will have air conditioning. The topic dominated the district's special school board meeting Wednesday, which focused exclusively on setting priority projects for Measure X construction ...

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Can This Retired Marine Whip Fresno Unified into Shape?

Bill McEwen

January 8, 2019

The biggest culture collision in the history of Fresno Unified School District is underway. On one side is retired Marine Maj. Terry Slatic, who was elected to succeed trustee Brooke Ashjian in November. ...

Want $18 an Hour? Clovis Unified Needs You to Drive Its Buses.

Myles Barker

January 4, 2019

Students are late for class, schools are reducing field trips, and district employees are working more hours. Why? A school bus driver shortage — local and nationwide. Prevalence of Shortages Nationwide ...

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Special Ed Teachers Put Finishing Touch on Renovated Rata High

Myles Barker

December 18, 2018

Fresno Unified is getting ready to reopen a high school dedicated to special education students after the holiday break. To prepare for the students' return to Florence Rata High School on Jan. 7, teachers and other staff are spending a few days unpacking b...

Fresno Unified, EOC Provide Free Meals Over Winter Break

Myles Barker

December 17, 2018

With the winter break in full effect at Fresno Unified, some students may wonder where they are going to get their next meal. FUSD and the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission are alleviating those conce...

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Improving Special Ed Top Priority For New FUSD Trustees

Myles Barker

December 7, 2018

Three new members will join the Fresno Unified School Board on Wednesday, and all say improving special education will be among their top priorities. "That is something that is very high on my list," said Te...

Addams Neighborhood Now Has a Mobile Health Clinic

Myles Barker

October 24, 2018

Salome Romero was overjoyed when she heard there would be a mobile health clinic at her children's elementary school. "I was very happy," Romero said through a translator. "Now I don't have to take my kids out of school to take them to see the doctor." B...

Photo of Fresno area politicians in front of architect's rendering of the "Urban Academy"

Old ‘Hall of Shame’ Will Now Uplift Southeast Fresno, Leaders Say

Myles Barker

October 18, 2018

Fresno's notorious "Hall of Shame" will be transformed into a state-of-the-art alternative education site in southeast Fresno. Fresno Unified trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night to buy the old juvenil...

Fresno Unified Launches Into eSports With Rocket League

Myles Barker

October 16, 2018

Now that Fresno Unified has officially launched into the world of eSports, students can represent their high schools in competitive video gaming. "This is the best thing that has ever happened to me at schoo...

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Students Flock to Fresno Unified’s New eSports Competitions

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October 9, 2018

Bob Nelson, superintendent of Fresno Unified, spoke passionately Monday about the district's new eSports program involving video games such as "Fortnight" and "League of Legends." The competitions, which started recently, are providing a reason for students...

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What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

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Black Americans Mostly Left Behind by Progress Since Dr. King’s Death

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Rep. Jeff Denham on Water Actions, Migrant Caravan and Marijuana Taxes

What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

Can This Retired Marine Whip Fresno Unified into Shape?

Want $18 an Hour? Clovis Unified Needs You to Drive Its Buses.

Special Ed Teachers Put Finishing Touch on Renovated Rata High

Fresno Unified, EOC Provide Free Meals Over Winter Break

Improving Special Ed Top Priority For New FUSD Trustees

Addams Neighborhood Now Has a Mobile Health Clinic

Old ‘Hall of Shame’ Will Now Uplift Southeast Fresno, Leaders Say

Fresno Unified Launches Into eSports With Rocket League

Students Flock to Fresno Unified’s New eSports Competitions

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