FUSD Changing Lawyers In Arax Defamation Case & Misty Her’s Classroom Visits

Fresno Unified is switching attorneys as the school district defends a defamation lawsuit filed by a football coach. Don Arax, the former Bullard High School football coach, filed a lawsuit against the district and Trustee Keshia Thomas in 2022, alleging Thomas defamed him in an interview. Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan is scheduled to hear a motion June 9 on a summary judgment motion from Thomas that could dismiss her from the case.   Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her stepping directly into a first‑grade classroom at Mayfair Elementary to figure out how to improve reading. The “key to reading” here wasn’t technology—it was better, hands-on teaching and leadership that actually shows up in the classroom.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Website  | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.