Pixley Schools Face Homelessness Crisis | Fresno News

Pixley Union Elementary is facing a crisis: nearly 30% of its students — over 250 kids — are homeless, with these children twice as likely to be hungry and suffer from severe stress and depression. California statewide saw a record 298,000 homeless students in the 2024-25 school year, yet Pixley ranks fourth highest in the state. Despite outreach, the district remained silent on available support. A UCLA study underscores that systemic change demands bold action — but there’s hope: California just allocated $116 million for the first time ever in a one-time fund, spread over three years, to identify and uplift these vulnerable 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/bb8bced043b598e4