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Mid Valley Times
Published September 24Some Valley school vaccine rates fall short of ‘herd immunity’
CENTRAL VALLEY – Amid conflicting messages over the safety of vaccines, cases of measles have been on the rise both in California and the U.S. this year compared to 2025. […]
Mid Valley Times
Published September 23Drinking water flows again at Indianola Elementary
SELMA — For the first time in over four years, access to safe drinking water is flowing through the campus fountains of Indianola Elementary once again. According to an announcement, […]
Mid Valley Times
Published September 22Letter to the Editor: Back to School Blues
As a school board member, I’ve spent the last few weeks preparing for the new school year and thinking about what students need to succeed within the Selma Unified School […]
KVPR Valley Public Radio
Published September 21Some Valley schools see kindergarten vaccine rates for measles fall short of ‘herd immunity’
A growing number of schools in the San Joaquin Valley have vaccination rates under 95%, a level that is considered to head off measles outbreaks.
Mid Valley Times
Published September 17Parlier High breaks ground on new stadium
PARLIER – Generations of Parlier Unified School District students and staff came together to usher in a new era of extracurricular opportunities. On Sept. 16, district staff and community members […]
Mid Valley Times
Published September 16Fresno Pacific received record-breaking $60M gift
FRESNO – Fresno Pacific University received a $60 million gift from an anonymous alumnus, the largest donation the university has ever received in its 82-year history. Announced at the Warkentine […]
The Business Journal
Published September 15Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often
The Business Journal
Published September 14CalMatters sues UC Berkeley to force university to disclose student-athlete pay data
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalMatters is suing the second UC campus —
The Business Journal
Published September 14Anonymous alumnus gives Fresno Pacific record $60 million
Fresno Pacific University has received a $60 million gift from an anonymous alumnus — the largest single charitable gift in
The Business Journal
Published September 11California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early
This story was originally published by CalMatters. California schools will test all kindergartners, first- and second-graders in basic math skills
The Business Journal
Published September 11Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology. Will they work?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even a decade ago, the horror stories behind
KVPR Valley Public Radio
Published September 05‘Doing whatever we can’ - Fresno State holds vigil to honor victims of Nepal floods
Fresno State leaders and students gathered in the Peace Garden on campus to remember the lives lost in the Nepal floods.