Could an ousted Visalia Unified Superintendent wind up on its Board?
Todd Oto, a former Visalia Unified Superintendent, is among the candidates vying to replace the recently-departed John Crabtree.
Education, Visalia/Tulare
COVID-19, Education
Watch: Valley parents rally against vax mandate in Monday school walkout
Pushback to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for California’s school children hit a fever pitch on Monday.
Education, Fresno
School Daze: Is another proposed pot shop too close to a Fresno school?
Fresno cannabis retailers are not allowed to be within 800 feet of a school. But, what happens when Fresno Unified’s signature alternative education campus will be built within 800 feet of a retailer?
Education, Fresno
Fresno Unified renames Forkner Elementary after Roger Tatarian
A unanimous vote by Fresno Unified trustees honors the Fresno native Armenian newsman who later fostered a generation of Fresno State graduates as a professor.
Clovis, Education
Clovis teachers execute end-run around Calif. teachers union, file to launch “Clovis Teachers Organization”
A near-unanimous vote of the Clovis Unified Faculty Senate seeking to become the sole labor representative cuts off big union influence. Here’s what will change.
California, Education, Fresno
Newsom returns to Fresno to sign early childhood development bills
One month after vanquishing the state’s second recall, Gov. Gavin Newsom returned to the San Joaquin Valley for a bill signing aimed at heavy spending for early childhood education.
Education, Visalia/Tulare
Long-time Visalia Unified trustee Crabtree to retire
The second-longest serving member of Visalia Unified School District’s board of trustees confirmed his plan to retire from the body in the near future.
California, COVID-19, Education, View
Silicon Valley may propel Calif., but COVID is forcing it to get poor residents broadband
“Unbelievably, more Californians are disconnected than any other state in the country,” writes Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Visalia), arguing that broadband access is only increasing educational achievement gaps.
Education
“I’m very lonely”: Prankster calls into Valley school board looking for love
Donning a peculiar British accent, a man took Fresno’s Central Unified School Board on a brief journey in search of love.
Education, Fresno
Central Unified ousted Superintendent following domestic violence arrest. Here’s what it cost.
The full cost to show former Central Unified Superintendent Andrew Alvarado the door is now in the spotlight.
