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Fresno Unified still has to deal with a growing special education department, reduced mental health services and a lingering deficit this school year.

This story was originally published by EdSource A boost of $52.5 million in state funding gave Fresno Unified School District some much-needed relief amid its budget woes.

This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter. Top Takeaways California lawmakers passed a state budget this summer

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This school year, $450 million in Career Technical Education, or CTE, funding will be allocated to eligible school districts and county education offices following a push to stop California from

When middle school students aren’t on grade level, which is the case for most California eighth graders, they are less likely to build the skills or take the courses needed for high school and college.

Although participation in Fresno Unified’s free swim lessons has grown, taking lessons does not necessarily mean students have the water safety skills they

Soledad Macias never learned to swim. Her family couldn't afford lessons, and even now, as a mother of five, she didn't feel safe around water.