Valley counties hit brakes on elementary school reopening waivers
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state public health officials opened the door for K-6 institutions to seek an ability to reopen the schoolhouse doors.
Education, Visalia
Clovis, Education, Highlight
Attacks fly among Clovis City Council over return-to-school press conference
Criticism of Mayor Drew Bessinger’s attendance in a back-to-school press conference, pushed two Clovis City Councilmen on the attack against Lynne Ashbeck.
Education
Calif. creates pathway for elementary schools – even in Valley – to reopen
California health officials released new guidelines that would allow elementary schools to reopen their campuses for in-person classes.
Clovis, Education
Clovis Unified ranked among top U.S. employers for women
The ranking – which exceeds that of a number of top U.S.-based corporations, arrived via a new survey from Forbes Magazine.
Education, Fresno
Autry, Bredefeld square off with Valley Children’s in call for schools to reopen
“I support choice: parents’ choice, teachers’ choice,” Councilman Garry Bredefeld said in for school districts to offer a choice over back-to-school.
Clovis, Education
An early look at the races for Clovis Unified School Board
With multiple seats on the Clovis Unified school board up for grabs, several candidates have lined up to take their shot at getting elected.
Education, Fresno, Politics
Activist Milton to challenge Ikeda for State Center board
After butting heads with Clovis Unified School District, community activist Chris Milton filed to run for the State Center Community College District Board.
Education
Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn Calif.’s school closure mandate
The suit seeks to overturn the mandate issued by Gov. Newsom to keep schools closed in counties like Fresno that are on the state’s COVID-19 watchlist.
Education, Madera
Madera Community College receives recognition as a full college
Madera Community College was officially recognized Monday as a full community college by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
Education, Politics, Visalia
Visalia Unified administrator launches challenge for school board
If she’s successful in November, Visalia Unified area superintendent Jacquie Gaebe could be out of a job. Here’s why she’s running.