Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to medical professionals working on the front line of COVID-19 care in Fresno. This week, I want to turn the spotlight on another very important group rising … [Read more...] about What Local Teachers Want You to Know in the Time of COVID19
Meet Carlanda Williams, Fresno’s ‘Magical Teacher’ who’s gone viral
If you spend much time on Facebook or watching videos online, chances are you’ve seen Fresno Unified third grade teacher Carlanda Williams in action. Last summer, Ms. Williams was recorded by her … [Read more...] about Meet Carlanda Williams, Fresno’s ‘Magical Teacher’ who’s gone viral
FresYes People – Fresno Teacher Alaina Tudman Goes Back to School
It's that time of year! Backpacks are getting stuffed with new notebooks and sharpened pencils, lunches are being packed and school buses are getting gassed up. Yep, school is back in session. And … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Teacher Alaina Tudman Goes Back to School
FresYes Families: Common Sense Thoughts on Common Core Standards
As both a parent and person who works in the field of education, I find myself particularly interested in changes in education processes, systems and standards, so of course, the new Common Core … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Common Sense Thoughts on Common Core Standards
FresYes Families: How to have a GREAT school year
My son is starting back to school this week in Fresno Unified as second grader. We were so lucky last year, to have the type of teacher most parents dream their kid will have at some point. As we … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: How to have a GREAT school year
FresYes Families: How to go back to school ahead of the curve
Your favorite FresYes Family blogger (ok, the ONLY FresYes Family blogger...) has done your homework for you and has interviewed a group of teachers about what they would love for parents to know as … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: How to go back to school ahead of the curve