Education Matters

Six Fresno County schools have been named California Distinguished Schools: Madison Elementary, Copper Hills Elementary, Mayfair Elementary, Goldenrod Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Woods (Harold L.) Elementary. Only a small percentage of schools across the state earn this honor.

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For 23 years, the West Fresno Family Resource Center has hosted its Back-to-School Health Fair, helping families prepare for the new school year with clothes, shoes, backpacks, haircuts and health services. For some, this event provides the only way to get their children the necessities they need for school. See how this act of caring is giving kids confidence and excitement as they head back to class.

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From icebreaker games to college-level classes, CTEC’s newest freshman class is diving headfirst into high school. See how these students from across Fresno County are building friendships, teamwork skills, and a strong start to their future careers during orientation week.

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Fresno Unified is helping families get ready for the new school year—one shot at a time. At a recent immunization clinic, students received required vaccinations and sports physicals, with more clinics planned ahead of the first day of school. Health officials are especially concerned about kids born during the pandemic who may have missed key vaccines. Find out what families need to know before school starts.

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At Sunnyside High School, Career Tech Education students are trading in the classroom for hands-on experience — building a “mare motel” to house goats as part of an ag science internship.

It’s just one example of the real-world training Fresno Unified students are getting this summer in construction, health, photography, and more.

More than 800 students, 20+ industry partners — and lessons that go far beyond the books.

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Think your local library is just a quiet place to read? Think again. From robots and reptiles to teen tech challenges, Fresno County libraries are turning the page on what summer learning looks like. See how these free programs are drawing families from across the county—and why kids can’t get enough.

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In small towns like Tranquility, options for students during the summer are often limited. Some work in the fields. Others turn to unsafe spots like local canals to cool down. But now, Golden Plains School District is changing that—breaking ground on a brand-new Aquatic Center at Tranquility High School. It’s a project aimed at giving students and the community a safe, welcoming place to swim, connect, and grow.

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They’re learning more than just reading and math. Dozens of students from across Fresno County are spending two weeks at Fresno State, taking part in the Migrant Summer Program. From academic support to cultural pride clubs to experiencing college life—this opportunity helps students dream bigger and aim higher.

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High school students from across Fresno County are spending two weeks immersed in the visual and performing arts. From mariachi to musical theater, these young artists are learning from some of the best in the Valley as part of the Summer Arts Academy hosted by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.

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A game of chess is opening doors for students in West Fresno. See how the West Fresno Middle School chess team went from beginners to state champions, and how the lessons they’re learning extend far beyond the chessboard.

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