Business leaders push Newsom to reopen schools
The message from business leaders was clear: School closures are hurting the workforce, and parents should have the choice to send their children back to school safely.
COVID-19, Education
Education, Fresno, Highlight
Bredefeld, Nelson square off over lawsuit pushing Fresno Unified to return students to campus
The Fresno City Councilman called Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson’s actions over the past year “disgraceful.”
Clovis, Education, Highlight
Envelope pushed: Data in-hand, Clovis Unified secures reopening of Fresno Co. schools
Following months of the “show me the data” drumbeat, Clovis Unified School District is – in the words of Gov. Gavin Newsom – meeting the moment.
Education
CDC director: Schools can reopen without teachers being vaccinated against COVID-19
The news comes as teachers’ unions across the U.S. have dug in heels over returning to campus over vaccinations.
Education, Fresno, Highlight
Local, state officials push for “do-over” year for Calif. high school students
The push to ensure California students gain the necessary learning opportunities during and after the pandemic has united unlikely allies.
Education, Merced
Professor’s Anti-Semitic tweets spark UC Merced investigation
The University of California, Merced has launched an inquiry into the conduct of Abbas Ghassemi, a teaching professor at the …
California, COVID-19, Education
Newsom pitches $2bil school reopening plan for 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday encouraged schools to resume in-person education as early as February.
Education, Fresno
State Center chancellor Parnell announces retirement
The five-year chancellor of the San Joaquin Valley’s largest community college district announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Education, Fresno, Visalia
Valley school districts rethink, delay returning kids to campus
Two school districts are rethinking their approach to returning students back to the classroom. Here’s where they stand.
Education, Visalia
Fundraiser and homecoming dance puts Visalia school’s reopening in doubt
Central Valley Christian Schools finds itself in trouble over a fundraiser and dance organized independent of school officials but for the benefit of the school.