Teachers union backs Fresno Unified trustee Carol Mills for reelection
Months before she faces re-election, Fresno Unified School District trustee Carol Mills received an important endorsement last week.
Education, Fresno, Politics
Education, Madera
Madera Community College Center nears full college accreditation
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted candidacy to Madera’s campus.
Education, Fresno
Fresno State drops main commencement in 2020
In an email to students, President Joseph I. Castro announced the university would not host its main commencement, citing a decline in participation.
Education, Highlight, Visalia
Visalia Unified taps Ravalin as permanent Superintendent
On a 6-1 vote Tuesday night, trustees removed the “Interim” from Dr. Tamara Ravalin’s title as the district’s Superintendent.
Education, Visalia
Tulare City Council faces pushback on proposed weed ordinance
Resistance to a proposal to allow and tax recreational marijuana comes from Tulare Joint Union High School district, led by Superintendent Tony Rodriguez.
Education
The CSU Chancellor is retiring. What does that mean for Fresno State’s Castro?
Both of California’s 4-year public university systems will see new leaders in 2020. But Dr. Timothy White’s exit from the CSU has a big impact on Fresno St.
Education
Kaiser launches new Nursing bachelor’s program
Kaiser Permanente Fresno is partnering with Samuel Merritt University to offer a baccalaureate degree in a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses.
Education, Highlight, Politics
New faces vie for Clovis Unified school board seats
Five candidates are applying for an appointment to a vacant seat once held by Brian Heryford. Others are mulling bids for a currently-occupied seat.
Education, Fresno, Politics
School bonds are playing prominently on the 2020 ballot. Here’s why.
Regardless of ZIP code, if you’re looking at a 2020 ballot in Fresno County you can expect to see one or more of these up for vote.
Education, Visalia
Sharon Gill, Porterville Unified school board member, passes at 73
First elected in 1990 to the Porterville Union High School board, Gill served through the unification of Porterville’s school districts.