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Student Performance Lags on Nation’s Report Card

October 30, 2019

ATLANTA — America's eighth graders are falling behind in math and reading, while fourth graders are doing slightly better in reading, according to the latest results from the Nation's Report Card. But there were some exceptions to the findings, which also s...

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Walters: Charter Schools Cheat the Hangman

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

September 4, 2019

Elections have consequences – often beneficial ones for those on the winning side and detrimental to the losers. Operators of California’s charter schools – public schools that operate independently of schoo...

New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

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July 2, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday that encourages California school districts to develop and adopt policies limiting or prohibiting student use of smartphones on school grounds during school hours. ...

Walters: School Districts Set Poor Example for Students

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

February 10, 2019

There’s bitter irony in the loud complaints from California school officials and unions – particularly in large urban districts – about not having enough money. Opinion Dan Walters CALmatters Commentary LA Unified’s teachers union struck,...

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Want to Understand Fresno Poverty? Watch This Video.

Bill McEwen

January 23, 2019

If you want to understand poverty in Fresno County and how to grow prosperity, watch the video above before reading another word. Narrated by actor Morgan Freeman, the video succinctly explains the challenge...

Edison High Art Students Showcase Talent with 'I am Resilient'

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

Israel Says it Has Completed Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire

Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’ Says U.S. Drought Monitor

To Solve Homelessness, Californians Must Treat Certain Crimes as Cries for Help

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

With $700M Wish List, Fresno Unified Mulls $500M Bond Measure

Giants, Rockies Use Majors-Record 25 Pitchers in 16 Innings

Lakers Beat Warriors 120-94, Improve to 9-2

Despite Female Push, Garth Brooks Bests Underwood at CMAs

‘We Love You, Alex!’ Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Moves Trebek

Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in California?

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Walters: Local Governments Are in Distress

Sacramento’s Latest Reckless Law Will Give Lighter Sentences to 10,000 Repeat Felons

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Camels in Fresno? That’s Not Bizarre — it’s (the Islamic Center) Bazaar!

Democrats Growing in State. Fresno and Clovis Too.

Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran’s Post

Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign

AP Exclusive: Steyer Aide Offered Money for Endorsements

Student Performance Lags on Nation’s Report Card

Walters: Charter Schools Cheat the Hangman

New State Law Allows Schools to Ban Student Smartphones

Walters: School Districts Set Poor Example for Students

Want to Understand Fresno Poverty? Watch This Video.

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