Tag: Fresno
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Fresno Unified’s new superintendent was once an English learner. She plans to help ‘linguistically gifted’ students
Fresno Unified School District’s new superintendent, Misty Her, says her childhood experience as a refugee will help her identify with the challenges faced by today’s English learner students. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/education/2025-05-12/fresno-unifieds-new-superintendent-was-once-an-english-learner-she-plans-to-help-linguistically-gifted-students
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Fresno superintendent Her must lead with cultural responsiveness, transparency | Opinion
Following a tense and politically charged search process, Misty Her has made double history: She is the first woman and the first Hmong American to serve as superintendent of the Fresno Unified School … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-superintendent-her-must-lead-230000013.html
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Fresno celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong America Day
Jack Nicholson made a rare appearance at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special back in February. At the time, the actor was snapped by photographers leaving his hotel and was using a cane. In … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-celebrates-50th-anniversary-hmong-174035337.html
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Why did Fresno Unified spend 15 months, $75K to pick an insider as superintendent?
The school board on Wednesday approved a contract that will pay Misty Her $385,000 annually as permanent superintendent. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-did-fresno-unified-spend-123000606.html
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Forgotten legacy: Cemetery asks community to identify Hmong Secret War vets in Fresno County
The Clovis Cemetery District is asking for the community’s help in identifying the graves of Hmong Veterans who fought in the Secret War in Laos, in order to honor their memory, service, and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68124edf553744d38b533b7582194f3e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-secret-war-vets-identification%2f&c=3554026230862931802&mkt=en-us
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Fresno Unified names Misty Her as superintendent
Fresno Unified’s first female and Hmong leader Misty Her will continue leading the struggling district after being named superintendent. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=681054a2b02c43058e7bef08b6bfc8e3&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2ffresno-unified-names-misty-her-as-superintendent%2f731092&c=3869384555131369207&mkt=en-us
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Fresno Unified Trustee Wittrup Says District Had Stronger Candidates Than Misty Her
Fresno Unified Trustee Susan Wittrup said the district has lost its “muscle memory” of what strong leadership looks like. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/24/fresno-unified-trustee-wittrup-says-district-had-stronger-candidates-than-misty-her/
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Misty Her to become highest ranking Hmong Am K-12 educator
The Fresno Unified School District in Central California named Misty Her its only finalist to become its next superintendent of schools. The vote in close door session ends a 15-month search, reports … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong community celebrates Fresno Unified’s new superintendent
With roughly 36 weeks left in the year, Musk could spend between 36 and 72 more days aiding President Trump this year—on top of the roughly 90 days he’s already been there. Tesla’s net income dropped … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-fresno-unifieds-060910063.html
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Fresno Trustees Choose District Insider Misty Her for New Superintendent
Misty Her is the finalist for superintendent at Fresno Unified, set to be officially announced at the April 30 meeting. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/23/fresno-unified-trustees-choose-district-insider-misty-her-for-new-superintendent/
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Fresno Trustees Choose District Insider Misty Her for New Superintendent
Misty Her is the finalist for superintendent at Fresno Unified, set to be officially announced at the April 30 meeting. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/23/fresno-unified-trustees-choose-district-insider-misty-her-for-new-superintendent/
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Misty Her named Fresno Unified School District superintendent finalist, awaiting final contract vote
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Misty Her has been named as the finalist to become the Fresno Unified School District superintendent. The announcement was made during a board meeting Wednesday evening. The … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/misty-named-fresno-unified-school-district-superintendent-finalist-awaiting-final-contract-vote/16230664/
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Brandon Vang sworn in for Fresno City Council District 5
Fresno’s newest city council member was sworn in today.Brandon Vang now represents District 5, which includes southeast Fresno.I will well and faithfully discha … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/brandon-vang-sworn-in-for-fresno-city-council-district-5
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Brandon Vang sworn-in to Fresno City Council
After months, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat. Full story: https://abc30.com/post/brandon-vang-sworn-fresno-city-council/16154315/
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html