The college’s two ethnic studies professors resigned in late 2024. Though their reasons for leaving are not fully known, just a month before, they were among at least 10 employees who filed complaints against the dean, many of whom alleged workplace intimidation and discrimination.

How KVPR and The Merced FOCUS reported "Paper Trails and Transfers."

In late 2024, at least 10 faculty members and employees submitted complaints alleging discrimination by a Merced College dean. Reporting by KVPR and The Merced FOCUS found all of the allegations were ultimately dismissed, but college officials still decided to move the dean to a different department – before he later stepped back into a faculty role. Some complainants say they’ve been the subject of retaliation.

After a dean at Merced College was transferred to a new school within the campus and later announced a second move into a faculty position, college faculty and employees who lodged complaints against him question whether the move resolves their concerns.

Around 10 Visalia Unified School District high school students coordinated to spell out a “hateful, homophobic slur” using letters on their shirts last week, according to the school district in statements to news organizations. They posed for a photo, which was shared on social media.

Even as enrollment declines in California, an increasing number of students are qualifying for special education services. That is one factor putting pressure on district budgets.

The programs have provided essential resources, better engaged students, and addressed the socioeconomic, mental health and physical barriers that affect students’ ability to learn, educators say.

Fresno Unified gave early retirement deals to teachers as a way to save on future costs.

A look back on University of California Merced’s first 20 years.

A top Fresno Unified official said Mayor Dyer’s plan to open up land for nearly 45,000-homes would drain middle-class families to Clovis Unified, costing $200 million annually and forcing mass layoffs.