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Fresno Unified restructures Black student achievement department to protect federal funding
- Fresno Unified restructured its Black student support department to Advancing Academic Acceleration & Achievement amid federal funding concerns.
- District officials say the change helps protect about $250 million in federal funding.
- Leaders emphasize the program’s broader mission includes all marginalized groups and ongoing academic support.
- Community forums were held to gather input on how to improve reading, engagement, and transitions.
- A4 programs previously aimed at elementary and middle/high schools included after-school reading and enrichment activities.
- A discrimination lawsuit by Californians for Equal Rights Foundation influenced the restructuring.
- The federal court dismissed the lawsuit for lack of evidence of race-based denial of access.
- District says the restructuring aligns with literacy and intervention goals and consolidates programs.
- The district hired teaching fellows to provide in-class, small-group interventions.
- Forum attendees suggested more parent engagement and additional social-emotional supports.
- District officials emphasize the program’s core mission remains academic acceleration and cultural affirmation.
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