Fresno Unified Restores Field Trips with Community Help | Fresno News

Fresno Unified is reviving centrally funded student field trips thanks to a one-time $1.5 million donation from the Foundation for Fresno Unified Students — but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. While this funding covers trips for the 2026-27 school year, the district still faces deep financial woes, including projected enrollment losses of nearly 1,800 students. The foundation sees these trips as vital for expanding horizons, especially for underserved students, while the district reallocates state funds and cuts to make up the difference. A new community advisory group is also being formed to bring transparency to budget decisions — though the superintendent stresses that other enrichment programs remain intact. This temporary win doesn’t solve long-term fiscal challenges, but it’s a step toward keeping educational opportunities alive for 40,000 students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe7506a0005d4f33