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...
Ashjian vs. Nelson: A Hot, Loud Debate on Special Ed
Cool, calm and collected Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson has a temper after all — as you can see in the video accompanying this article. The trustee who spiked Nelson's blood pressure: Brooke Ashjian, with his comments on a $1 million supplementary spending proposal for special education. A million dollars...
Fresno Unified Launches Into eSports With Rocket League
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 school," Superintendent Bob Nelson quoted one student saying. Nelson announced the news at Fresno Unified's State...
Students Flock to Fresno Unified's New eSports Competitions
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 to become more actively involved in school, Nelson said at the district's annual State...
Public Can View Students 9/11 Art at McLane High School
McLane High School’s ArtVenture Academy is displaying art recognizing the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in 2001. Students created the art the following year in 2002 and again in 2011 on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. The art is displayed in the hallways of the T Building, leading...
Blackstone Brawl Prompts New FUSD Game Plan
Students taking part in a brawl last Friday after an Edison and Central High School football game will be held accountable, according to Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson. A series of fights occurred in a Wendy's parking lot on Blackstone Avenue, across the street from where Central defeated Edison in a...
GO Public Schools Group Wants a Seat at Fresno Unified's Table
Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson's leadership skills will be tested tonight by the last item on the board agenda. For nearly a year, the nonprofit GO Public Schools Fresno has met with parents and community leaders to hear their concerns about Fresno Unified. In addition, the organization has engaged in...