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Clovis Unified launches dashboard for families to track COVID cases in district

More Fresno County elementary students to return to campus The announcement impacts schools which were already in the process of phasing students back to in-person learning prior to winter break. KFSN FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Class will be back in session in person next week for thousands of Fresno County elementary school students after health officials determined county COVID case rates and healthcare system capacity are improving. "It means you're going to be in a classroom 6 feet apart wearing masks, social distancing in place," said Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino. NEW...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- School district employees across the Central Valley are starting to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Rebecca Malmo, Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services, said she didn't hesitate when Madera Unified School District offered her the chance to get vaccinated. "They allocated 200 doses," said Malmo. "I was really grateful I was one of the people who made it onto the list because others declined it, so I was really fortunate." Malmo is one of the first in the district to receive the vaccine, but she definitely won't be the last. "Once we can get as...

Clovis Unified teacher explains new routines of distance learning One sixth-grade teacher says her day to day instruction has completely changed. KFSN Share: Multidirectional microphones and Zoom classes are daily tools for Mrs. Toews. "We chose to do a simultaneous learning model, so I'm teaching both live bodies and kids on Zoom at the same time," said Liberty Elementary teacher Chelsea Toews. Resources just a year ago that she didn't have to use in the classroom. "I will give instruction to the class. Everyone is able to see what I'm doing," explained Toews. "Zoom kids are watching from ho...

When will local schools reopen? Gov. Newsom announces new website with guidance for state educators KFSN Share: CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a Safe Schools For All website, one which will offer state guidance to help schools safely reopen. But at least one district superintendent in the Valley is upset with the funding mechanism the governor has in place to bring students back to campus. Newsom invited parents to use a new, centralized website school.covid19.ca.gov if they have questions about the framework for a safe reopening of schools. Administra...