After Fresno Bee Reporter Mackenzie Mays launched her first story in her series on the lack of sex education in the region she had an interesting conversation. Her main source called in tears saying that over $ 4,000 had been raised through her GoFundMe account . At 14, Graciela Pacheco …
Read More »Sierra Academy of Aeronautics moves forward focusing on quality of education
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics Chief Flight Instructor, Sanjay Akella, speaks about changes being made to the academy that will improve the quality of eduction students will receive during their time at the academy. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Community forum to be held on education, health and safety Thursday
Health access, education equity and safe neighborhoods will be the topic of discussion for community members and city leaders during a forum on Thursday. Advocates and leaders in the community … Click to Continue »
Read More »Education, hard work part of success for Merced Latina leaders
Martha Ramirez remembers the challenges she faced when she first came to the United States in 1983 when she was about 11 years old. She overcame the difficulties of learning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Breast cancer screenings, education coming to Merced County
A merger of two regional Susan G. Komen affiliates will allow Merced County to begin benefiting from the programs and services provided by the nonprofit breast cancer organization, the group … Click to Continue »
Read More »California’s top education official nominates Yosemite High for national ‘green’ award
Yosemite High School is up for another national award for its conservation efforts and environmental and health initiatives. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson nominated Yosemite High and two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County education officials double down on support for immigrant student safeguards
The county’s top education officials have doubled down on their commitment to educate students, regardless of immigration status, by passing a “safe and secure schools” resolution. The resolution passed last … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Office of Education presents annual education report
A group of students who make up more than 11 percent of Merced County’s enrollment was at the center of attention Wednesday during a presentation of the Merced County Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Protesters briefly block Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s visit to a D.C. school
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos encountered protesters Friday morning outside a D.C. middle school and found her way barred as she tried to enter through a side door, forcing her to … Click to Continue »
Read More »DeVos confirmed as secretary of education after VP Pence breaks tie in Senate
The Senate confirmed Betsy Devos as secretary of education on Tuesday, with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tiebreaking vote. It was the first time in the nation’s history that … Click to Continue »
Read More »Evangelical Christians will shape Trump’s education agenda
Evangelicals played a large role in getting President Donald Trump to the White House, and now they will shape Trump’s education agenda. Betsy DeVos, Trump’s beleaguered pick for education secretary, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Evangelical Christians will shape Trump’s education agenda
Evangelicals played a large role in getting President Donald Trump to the White House, and now they will shape Trump’s education agenda. Betsy DeVos, Trump’s beleaguered pick for education secretary, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Middle School Students Receive Higher Education Inspiration
Since joining the Merced City School District in April, I’ve been impressed and inspired by many of the programs I’ve had an opportunity to photograph and share with our community. … Click to Continue »
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