FUSD mandate ups summer school attendance
By Tracy Correa/The Fresno Bee
Summer school numbers are up dramatically in Fresno Unified, which now requires students earning D's and F's to attend. It's part of a new emphasis to keep struggling students -- from elementary through high school -- on track for graduation and meet the district's goal of proficiency, which means earning C's or better. Some students are taking summer classes to get a leg up on their studies for the coming school year. But most who are enrolled are required to be in school this summer, officials said. (more...)