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UC system sued for discriminating against Asians, Whites in admissions
Black and Hispanic applicants have allegedly received preferential treatment despite the fact that affirmative action is outlawed in California.
February 4, 2025
Fresno State, Valley Children’s partner on new education program
Valley Children's nurses who have an associates degree now have a new opportunity to earn their bachelor's degrees while working full-time.
February 3, 2025
Fresno State’s DEI chief is resigning. Should it hire another one during a budget deficit?
Fresno State, like every CSU campus, faces a multi-million-dollar deficit. Amid a corporate cutback on DEI initiatives, is hiring another six-figure exec worth it?
January 27, 2025
Madera Unified implements phone-free policy on some campuses
The phone-free policy will be expanded to the entire district at the start of the fall semester.
January 15, 2025
Report: Former Clovis Unified superintendent to run for Fresno County’s top education job
The former Clovis Unified chief is looking to come out of retirement to head up the Fresno County Office of Education.
December 12, 2024
Clovis 5th grader cited for threatening to “murder up” school
The student left a voicemail threatening on the school’s main line after hours.
December 10, 2024
Threat against Hanford school deemed non-credible
An 11-year-old from a different school district made a threat on TikTok against a Hanford elementary school.
November 25, 2024
Visalia Unified proposing small boundary changes to relieve overcrowding
The boundary changes would go into effect for the fall 2025 semester.
November 20, 2024
Measure A solidifies position with latest update, on-track to pass
The other two major school bonds in Fresno County picked up votes as well over the holiday weekend.
November 12, 2024
Clovis Unified bond measure on-track for passage
Thursday's ballot drop from the county added enough support to move Measure A into passing territory.
November 7, 2024