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Fresno Schools Rename Program to Secure Federal Funding

11/25/2025

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On November 20, 2025, Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) restructured its Black-student support department to avoid losing federal funding.
The department was renamed from African American Academic Acceleration to Advancing Academic Acceleration & Achievement.
District leaders say the change supports all marginalized racial and ethnic groups.
Executive Director Lisa Mitchell emphasized funding loss would impact students districtwide.
Concerns remain that the shift could detract from equity efforts for Black students.

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Story summary

On November 20, 2025, Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) restructured its Black-student support department to avoid losing federal funding.
The department was renamed from African American Academic Acceleration to Advancing Academic Acceleration & Achievement.
District leaders say the change supports all marginalized racial and ethnic groups.
Executive Director Lisa Mitchell emphasized funding loss would impact students districtwide.
Concerns remain that the shift could detract from equity efforts for Black students.