Roughly a million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. And while a scarcity of money or local leadership can stand in the way of fixes, so too can California’s byzantine water management system. A new article on UC Davis’s California Water Blog shines a light on just how complicated …
Read More »Merced County plans to hire new legal defense firm. Here’s why it matters to you.
Merced County appears poised to change who it pays for local criminal defense work. The move would end a 14-year partnership with a Merced attorney and his subcontractors and bring … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why the Paris accord matters
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, April 19: Donald Trump has been president for only three months and already he’s given up or reversed course … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gruner reminds journalists their mission matters more than ever
George F. Gruner, a journalist whose 46-year career included 33 years at The Fresno Bee, spoke Thursday at the presentation of awards named in his honor. Below is the text … Click to Continue »
Read More »In a word, why climate change matters: Water
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Friday, May 27: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Education Matters: Using Social Media and Technology in the Classroom
It is something we all experience. We get the latest phone or tech device and before we learn how to use it, there’s a new one on the market. Think about the challenges this poses for technology teachers and the technicians who must maintain it. Juanita Stevenson breaks down what …
Read More »Education Matters: Crucial Parental Involvement
Being involved in your child’s education is vital to their success. Monday morning on Sunrise, Setha Mhim of Fresno County Office of Education discussed resources available to help parents get more involved. The Parent Services Center at the FCOE: · Equip parents the tools to become …
Read More »Education Matters: Spark Initiative Bringing Arts to the Classroom
What does this child playing a recorder at McCabe Elementary School in Mendota have in common with students working on an art project at Baldares Elementary in Fresno? How is that all connected to a music program at Westside Elementary School in Five Points? "In most of these schools, there would …
Read More »Education Matters: The Role of School Psychologists
When it comes to educating our kids, schools need to be equipped to handle a wide variety of abilities. The Pupil Personnel Services Department of the Fresno County Office of Education offers a variety of assessment, prevention, and intervention services to students, families, teachers, special programs and county school districts. …
Read More »Education Matters: Cen Cal Mentors Making a Difference
Cen Cal Mentoring was founded by former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry. By using what he calls the "caring eyes approach", he is reaching at-risk youth by pairing them with mentors from their own neighborhoods.
Read More »Education Matters: FCOE Stays Busy During Summer Break
Now that the school year is winding down, it’s the perfect time to take a look at all the hard work done by the Fresno County Office of Education to ensure the school years runs smoothly. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino was on KSEE Sunrise letting us know …
Read More »Education Matters: Adult Transition Program Class of 2015
When special education students make the transition from public school to the real world, they need to have skills to be as independent as possible. That’s where the Adult Transition Program comes in. Here to tell us more about the program and its recent graduation ceremony, is Tangee Pinheiro from …
Read More »Education Matters: Taking the State Assessment Online
This was the classroom of not so long ago, a teacher lecturing her class, using such tools as chalk and a chalk board. Fast forward to the classroom of today, the chalkboard has been replaced with a Promethean or smart board; it’s the teachers computer. Students have all but replaced …
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