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  Study dropout problem

  A Fresno graduation commission should study the sources of the dropout crisis, identify current and potential solutions and create an action plan to mobilize our community to support student success in school and career.

  The Fresno Youth Graduation Empowerment Summit was held in 2009, led by the Fresno County Youth Service Council, which is co-sponsored by the Fresno County Office of Education and the Center for Multicultural Cooperation. Student recommendations included:

  School changes: Service learning; career education classes; culturally relevant curriculum; youth voice in school/district policies.

• EDITORIAL: Fresno Unified wisely manages its finances

  EDITORIAL: Fresno Unified wisely manages its finances

  In this tough economic environment for government agencies, the Fresno Unified School District has managed its finances to the point where it can avoid layoffs next school year, and is even going to expand its transitional kindergarten program to all elementary schools.

  The district has not been spending its reserves, knowing that the state may make additional education funding reductions as Gov. Jerry Brown and the Legislature attempt to balance the state budget. Not all California school systems have managed their budgets as wisely.

  Superintendent Michael Hanson and Trustee Janet Ryan made the budget announcement Wednesday, saying they are optimistic about the district’s finances because of its cash reserve.

• Brown's school plans could help, hurt Valley

  Brown's school plans could help, hurt Valley

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• Granite Ridge joins other Clovis schools on elite list

  Granite Ridge joins other Clovis schools on elite list

  All five Clovis Unified middle schools are California Schools To Watch after Granite Ridge Intermediate was added to the elite list Monday.

• FUSD losing $2.2m after schools fail to improve

  FUSD losing $2.2m after schools fail to improve

  Fresno Unified School District's failure to meet standardized test score requirements will cost the district more than $2 million in state funding next year, according to county and school district officials.