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	Special Report: Alternative Education Millions of families are turning away from traditional schools to take charge of their children's education. Video
	$2 million gift for Fresno State The late Dr. Marion Kremen, who passed away last June at 102, left $2 million of her estate to the university. Video
	Cool Schools: Immanuel High School CBS47's Mike Scott visited Immanuel High School in Reedley, where seniors leave class on Wednesdays to volunteer in the community. Video
	Superintendent Larry Powell Retiring Fresno County Schools Superintendent Larry Powell is stepping down on June 30th. Video
	Cool Schools: Nelson Elementary This week's CBS47 Cool School is Clovis Unified's Nelson Elementary, where students are trying to earn money to compete in the Destination Imagination Global Tournament in Tennessee. Video
	Cool Schools: Central West High School Most of the students at Central West live in the city but like the opportunity to get involved with the hands-on FAA program. Video
	Unique healthcare partnership in the Valley San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (PRIME) offers medical students from UC Merced, Davis and Fresno a chance to finish medical school locally. Video
	Madera teachers threaten to strike For the second time this month, Madera teachers are threatening a strike. Video
	Madera Sheriff is Teacher for the Day Madera County Sheriff John Anderson spent the morning with students at Alpha 2 Preschool as part of National Week of the Young Child. Video
	McLane Art Chic Fashion Show It looked like Fashion Week arrived in Fresno Thursday night when students at McLane High School hit the catwalk. Video
	Cool Schools: Wolters Elementary CBS47's Mike Scott visited Wolters Elementary where a new teacher is making a big impact on students. Video
	Fresno students collect thousands for cancer Students at Cooper Academy in Fresno raised $4,485 through Pennies for Patients to help fight cancer. Video
	Fresno graduation numbers on the rise The California Department of Education released data Tuesday showing graduation numbers are up in the district. Video
	Emeritus Awards presented at Fresno State Nineteen people were honored for their efforts in helping make Fresno State a world class institution. Video
	Early education is a priority at Fresno Unified As President Obama heads to San Francisco to talk about his early education plan, Fresno Unified's superintendent speaks out about the focus on pre-school and transitional kindergarten. Video
	Local kids create app for elders Alta Sierra Intermediate School students in Clovis have come up with a way to make it easier for senior citizens to use smart phones. Video
	Cool School: Local Science Fair Winners This week's Cool School features local winners of the 60th Annual Central California Regional Science, Math & Engineering Fair. Video
	Free children's literature exhibit There is a free children's exhibit at the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State through May 24th. Video
	Special play for hearing impaired Fresno students who are deaf or hard of hearing got a chance to shine during a play called "Finding Nemo." Video
	Roosevelt loses federal funding Roosevelt lost federal funding after failing to meet all of their goal requirements as part of the Quality Education Investment Act. Video