With Board's Blessing, Kepler Neighborhood School Stays Open

The educational mission of Kepler Neighborhood School continues. By a 4-1 vote Thursday, the Fresno County Board of Education granted the school’s appeal to continue operations for another three years. Last month, the Fresno Unified school board denied Kepler’s request for its charter renewal, based mainly on poor test scores....

It's Now Looking Good for Kepler Charter School

In a reversal of fortune, it appears that Kepler Neighborhood School in downtown Fresno will live to teach another day. Meanwhile, things aren't looking good for One & Only Academy proposed within Clovis Unified's boundaries. Fresno County Board of Education trustees will officially decide the fate of the two charter schools...

One Charter School Fights for Survival. Another Wants to Open.

Two charter schools — one new and one looking for a renewal — hope that the Fresno County Office of Education answers their pleas. After being rejected at the local school board level, the One & Only Academy and Kepler Neighborhood School made their cases to the five-member elected board...

Beware of the Open Mic! Clovis School Board Member Calls Councilman 'Obnoxious'

An open mic and elected officials are never a good mix. Ask George W. Bush. Or Clint Olivier. Now, some Clovis Unified school board members can join the list of saying things not meant to be heard, but picked up when the microphone remained hot. The latest case happened at...

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Tonight for Proposed Clovis Charter School?

A proposed Clovis charter school based on the principle of “mindfulness” could be DOA before getting off the ground if Clovis Unified trustees follow a staff recommendation. One of the school's goals is to provide a safe space for Sikh students who are subjected to bullying and harassment in public...

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