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The inclusion of arts into the curriculum has been shown to improve student’s test scores and engagement. The Fresno County Office of Education has several programs aimed at getting kids involved in the arts, here to tell us more is Aaron Bryan.

Most teachers will tell you their reward is seeing their students do well. In the case of a Clovis East High School teacher, his students are proud to see him excel in tonight’s Education Matters, Juanita Stevenson shows us why he’s so popular.

At Edison Bethune Charter Academy kids are literally lining up to learn the game of tennis. It’s a game that most kids aren’t exposed to until they reach middle school. Salvador Ornelas, an Edison Bethune student, said, "It’s exciting because people don’t get to do it in other schools and …

These are the pictures that touched the hearts of people across the country, a father pushing his disabled son across the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Among those cheering and supporting 19 year old Colby Wagoner and his dad James, were the staff at his school   "The staff …

Depending on who you talk to, payday loans are either a blessing or a curse.  Suzie King’s was a nightmare that lasted about four years. "I thought I would never get rid of them," she says.  "I felt like I was chained to them." King took out her first loan …

In a school district with over 70,000 students and 90 different school sites making sure every single one gets to experience art is a huge undertaking. Juanita Stevenson joins us with how Fresno Unified is bringing the art experience to students grade by grade.

When you turn on your tab do you give much thought to where that water comes from? Juanita Stevenson joins us with how a valley farmer is working hard to teach school children as well as the rest of us about the importance of water.

It’s a fundraiser that combines education, spaghetti and a live auction all to help support youth currently in the juvenile court system and trying to get an education. The Court School PTA was established in 1986 and serves students enrolled in the Fresno County Alice M. Worsley Court School, located …

Pentathlons date back to the ancient Roman Olympic games and are considered to be some of the toughest competitions. Juanita Stevenson tells us with how the Fresno County Office of Education is using this tough sporting challenge to get students to make healthy choices.

When it comes to careers after high school, the involvement of valley businesses is vital for students to achieve success.  Fresno County Office of Education is going the extra mile to make sure graduates are career-ready.  It created a new position to enhance employer engagement. Lori Morton is the new …

State officials say an achievement gap still persists when it comes to African American students. Black students have the lowest high school and college graduation rates of all ethnic groups. Juanita Stevenson shows us how one high school is improving the odds.