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Clovis Unified teachers face choice between CTA-backed or independent union

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 6d

And read more at @edsource.org!

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Two competing groups continue to ask Clovis Unified teachers to form a union — something they've operated without for the past 60 years.

Clovis Unified teachers face choice between CTA-backed or independent union

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 6d

The elimination of Clovis Unified's non-union teachers group, which had operated for decades, seems to have paved the way for either a CTA-backed or independent group to unionize educators.

Listen 🎧 as I discuss the topic with KVPR.

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Two competing groups continue to ask Clovis Unified teachers to form a union — something they've operated without for the past 60 years.

UPDATE: Some state districts back U.S. Supreme Court case to bar transgender athletes

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: Some California school districts are backing a U.S. Supreme Court case to bar transgender athletes from girls sports.

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UPDATE: Stockton Unified board member, whistleblower in district case, removed from board after felony conviction

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 11d

A Stockton Unified board member who was removed from her position after a felony conviction was also charged with but acquitted of embezzlement and misuse of public funds — charges her attorneys say were in retaliation for whistleblowing.

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UPDATE: Trump administration drops proposal to undo Title IX protections

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 13d

The rule change would have applied to about 300 universities and 80 school districts that receive Energy Department funds.

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Clovis Unified teachers face choice between CTA-backed or independent union

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 14d

Two competing groups continue to ask Clovis Unified teachers to form a union — something they've operated without for the past 65 years.

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Two competing groups continue to ask Clovis Unified teachers to form a union — something they've operated without for the past 60 years.

UPDATE: Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fresno Unified’s Black student program

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · 15d

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against Fresno Unified's Black student support program, saying the allegations were generalized and speculative, not specific.

edsource.org/updates/judg... via @edsource.org

PODCAST: Play and potty training: The realities of California’s TK rollout

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Sep 4

And listen 🎧 to the @edsource.org podcast on how potty training is impacting the rollout of TK.

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California schools need a whole new understanding of the importance of play — and potty training — in TK classrooms.

‘Can you come wipe me?’: Younger 4-year-olds pose new challenges for TK

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Sep 4

ICYMI: More 4-year-olds across California are entering transitional kindergarten (TK) this year. But some aren’t fully potty-trained, posing an unexpected challenge for schools.

Read more here:
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Teachers and aides face new challenges as 4-year-olds not fully potty-trained enroll in transitional kindergarten.

TK, Head Start, preschool and more: What’s the difference?

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Sep 3

TK, Head Start, preschool and more: Many factors go into a family’s decision on which program best suits their 4-year-old’s and family’s needs.

edsource.org/2025/tk-head... via @edsource.org

Families with 4-year-old children have several options for a prekindergarten experience that will prepare their kids for kindergarten at 5 years of age.

UPDATE: Two groups square off in bid to unionize teachers in Clovis Unified

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Sep 2

One of the two groups trying to unionize teachers in Clovis Unified has gathered signatures from 45% of the district’s certificated teachers.

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‘Can you come wipe me?’: Younger 4-year-olds pose new challenges for TK

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Aug 29

When transitional kindergarten expanded to younger 4-year-olds, it meant more potty accidents for educators to deal with.

edsource.org/2025/potty-t... via @edsource.org

Teachers and aides face new challenges as 4-year-olds not fully potty-trained enroll in transitional kindergarten.

Fresno Unified error skews state teacher data, analysis shows

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Aug 19

A Fresno Unified error inflated statewide data, which is now part of the permanent state record.

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A mistake made by a staff member deflated claims that the state added 3,000 new teachers to its ranks between 2020 and 2024.

L.A. Unified student detained by immigration agents as district prepares increased safety measures

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yes, it did replace the previous system 🥴

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Aug 12

District officials, union leaders, and mayors of local cities denounced ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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District officials, union leaders and mayors of local cities denounced ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

UPDATE: Teachers union decries errors with S.F. Unified’s new $20M payroll system

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Aug 12

San Francisco Unified's new payroll system has been fraught with errors since its July 1 launch. The new system replaced a failed $34 million version.

edsource.org/updates/new-... via @edsource.org

UPDATE: AG Bonta, coalition challenge withholding of AmeriCorps funds

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EdSource Guild @edsourceguild.bsky.social · Jul 30

It's been 185 days without a bargaining session with @edsource.org.

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Jul 31

Despite a court order, the White House Office of Management and Budget is withholding @americorps.bsky.social funds, “threatening... the wellbeing of those who depend on their services,” according to California @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov's office.

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Millions in state funding created year-round access, opportunities for Fresno students

Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Jul 28

Millions in annual state funding reshaped expanded learning programs in Fresno Unified. Money eliminated waitlists, bolstered summer school, and created summer & winter camps.

edsource.org/2025/million... via @edsource.org

Students learn hands-on not just in class but at a planetarium or a sculpting studio, thanks to funds that expanded Fresno Unified’s after-school and summer programs.

From fire camp to cooking classes, California students thrive in summer programs

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Jul 26

Multi-billion-dollar state funding expanded before- and after-school activities and enrichment programs. Check out a few programs from across the state.

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This summer, school districts have been able to offer an array of innovative summer “enrichment” programs that are both fun and reinforce what students learn in the regular school curriculum.

UPDATE: School districts must inform students, families about free money for college

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Jul 16

School districts must now provide information to students & families about the @calkidsprogram.bsky.social, college savings accounts with $500-$1,500 for eligible students.

edsource.org/updates/scho... via @edsource.org

Erratic results, high costs doomed this districtwide student improvement program

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EdSource Guild @edsourceguild.bsky.social · Jul 15

It's been 170 days without a bargaining session with @edsource.org.

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EdSource Guild @edsourceguild.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's been 166 days without a bargaining session with @edsource.org.

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Lasherica Thornton @lashericat.bsky.social · Jul 11

Many schools were making progress under the student improvement initiative, but it wasn't across the board.

Fresno Unified blamed inconsistent rollout but failed to set program standards. So schools failed to close the achievement gap.

edsource.org/2025/fresno-... via @edsource.org

With the elimination of a Fresno Unified program to provide additional instruction, students will be relying on support from after-school enrichment.