At just 16 years old, Central High School junior Evy Singh is using the power of poetry to inspire students, educators, and communities across the Central Valley as the first-ever Fresno County Youth Poet Laureate.

In this edition of Education Matters, meet the young writer who has spent the past year serving as a youth ambassador for the arts and Fresno County. Through her original poetry and spoken word performances, Evy shares personal stories and emotions that connect with audiences of all ages and encourage other young people to find their own voices through writing.

Fresno Pacific University is growing and expanding opportunities for Central Valley students through new transfer pathways, campus improvements, and plans to help meet the region’s growing demand for healthcare professionals.

In this edition of Education Matters, see what’s changing at Fresno Pacific University as the private Christian university in southeast Fresno experiences a five percent increase in enrollment, including growth among undergraduate and transfer students.

California schools are receiving a historic increase in special education funding, bringing new resources and support to students with disabilities, teachers, paraprofessionals, and school districts across the state.

In this edition of Education Matters, see how an additional $2.4 billion in California’s state budget for special education could help schools address decades of underfunding while meeting the growing needs of students who require specialized services.