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 in attending the town hall can register here. Union: Teachers Voices Should Be Heard "Special Education teachers are the...
Slatic's Attorney Says Superintendent Trying to Cast Trustee in Bad Light
The attorney representing embattled Fresno Unified trustee Terry Slatic says that Superintendent Bob Nelson is trying to tarnish the trustee's reputation because Slatic's aggressive efforts to improve the district are "ruffling feathers." In an interview with GV Wire on Friday afternoon, attorney Charles K. Manock said that Nelson prematurely approved...
College Is Coming to Southwest Fresno. Will Students Be Ready?
In a few years, students will be able to take courses toward a nursing degree at Fresno City College's planned satellite campus in southwest Fresno. Fresno City College President Carole Goldsmith delivered the good news at a public forum for the new campus held last week at Gatson Middle School....
What's Next From FUSD's Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.
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 funds. Fresno Unified voters passed Measure X — a $225 million bond measure to improve...
Can This Retired Marine Whip Fresno Unified into Shape?
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. I've spent a good part of the past 45 years interviewing serious men and women —college and NFL...
Want $18 an Hour? Clovis Unified Needs You to Drive Its Buses.
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 The problem has plagued numerous school districts throughout the U.S. In St. Paul, Minnesota, some students are arriving late...
Special Ed Teachers Put Finishing Touch on Renovated Rata High
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 boxes and organizing their classrooms. During the...
Fresno Unified, EOC Provide Free Meals Over Winter Break
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 concerns. In an effort that began Monday, any student at Fresno Unified and anyone ages 1 to 18 can...
Improving Special Ed Top Priority For New FUSD Trustees
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 Terry Slatic, who will succeed Brooke Ashjian representing the Bullard High School area. Slatic believes the board...
Addams Neighborhood Now Has a Mobile Health Clinic
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." Being within walking distance...