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Merced City School District superintendent faces sexual harassment allegations
The allegations against Rogers include demeaning comments, unwanted touching, and unwanted sexual advances.
March 18, 2021
Visalia Unified to reopen middle and high schools March 25
Students whose parents have chosen the in-person learning option will return to school on March 25 as the district shifts to a hybrid model.
March 17, 2021
Fact Check: $6,000 teacher coronavirus bonuses? No way, Clovis Unified says.
The district, which has led the region in getting children back in classrooms this school year and is mulling modest bonuses, points to getting short-changed on Federal stimulus funds.
March 15, 2021
Fresno State reverses course, opens door for in-person graduation
Less than a week of backlash from students, Fresno State has opened the door for possible in-person celebrations for Spring 2021 commencement.
March 10, 2021
Is $75 worth no spring break travel? UC Davis thinks so.
The university, along with the City of Davis, is offering students $75 "grants" to encourage them to skip spring break travel this year.
March 10, 2021
Slatic hits ‘Fox&Friends First’ in push to retain Fresno P.D. on school campuses
Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic spent the wee hours of Tuesday morning speaking to Fox News to combat attempts to boot Fresno Police officers off school campuses.
March 9, 2021
“It’s an American dream to walk on this stage”: Fresno State virtual graduation generates backlash
Fresno State is receiving backlash from soon-to-be graduates for its plans to conduct commencement ceremonies virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 9, 2021
Fresno Unified draws fresh heat over limited reopening
Fresno City Council member Garry Bredefeld criticized the district's phased reopening as a “fake reopening plan.”
March 7, 2021
Skepticism reigns as Calif. lawmakers approve $6.6bil school reopening plan
The state will dangle $2 billion before cash-strapped school boards, offering them a slice only if they offer in-person instruction by the end of the month.
March 4, 2021
SCCCD board taps Northern Calif. administrator as interim Chancellor
The State Center Community College District (SCCCD) has found an interim replacement for outgoing Chancellor Dr. Paul Parnell,…
March 3, 2021