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Citrus Middle School sees positive changes after implementing ''no cell phone'' contract
Cell phones in schools are a hot topic as Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the "The Phone-Free School Act."One middle school in Orange Cove has been working on the issue since the start of the school year.During her time at Citrus Middle School, eighth-grade student Kayley Rocha has come up with the best way to keep herself focused in class."Last year, I was able to listen to music while the teacher was like giving lessons." Rocha said.She said the background noise helped her stay on task."I would focus way better with my work so I wouldn't hear to...
Local teacher using LEGOs to teach students important lessons as they play
Educators are turning to the power of play in the classroom with the help of some colorful bricks.Action News Anchor Vanessa Vasconcelos sat down with Carlanda Miller, also known as the magical teacher, to hear how she uses "LEGO Education" with her students here in Fresno."What's missing sometimes in the classroom is that play element; even older kids need to play. We miss that when we sit at our desks all day. You need to breathe life into your curriculum."She says that, in many ways, her younger kids begin to learn with Lego bricks without even realizing it.Miller says they can learn colors by sorting bricks, they learn numbers when counting them out, and she has a set with faces that can help teach social-emotional skills.Ultimately, it turns out a little play can teach us a lot!
2 Central Valley universities receive ‘Seal of Excelencia’
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two Central Valley higher education institutions have received the Seal of Excelencia recertification for their efforts to advance Latino success, according to officials. On Tuesday, officials announced that U.C. Merced and Fresno State were recognized with the Seal of Excelencia for their efforts to advance Latino student success in higher education. […]
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