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. It worked. And that's good news for the district's students, families, and teachers. It's good news, too, for Fresno. Few would disagree our city's future...
Fresno Unified, Teachers Agree on Historic 3-Year Contract
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 Wednesday night's board of trustees meeting. Nelson: Agreement Grounded in Today's Finances "We looked through all the records going back as...
Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say
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 address deficiencies in student achievement. On Wednesday, the...