From the Special Olympics Unified Sports program to backpacks, bikes, and food giveaways, Fresno County students are receiving meaningful support that makes a real difference. In this Education Matters report on KSEE 24, we take you to El Capitan Middle School for a Special Olympics Unified Sports cornhole tournament, where students with and without disabilities come together to build friendships, confidence, and inclusion.

Competitive video gaming is transforming college athletics. At Fresno Pacific University, e-sports is more than just gaming, it’s a growing collegiate sport offering teamwork, competition, and scholarship opportunities. In this Education Matters story on KSEE 24, we take you inside FPU’s e-sports program, where students compete in games like Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. through the National Esports Collegiate Conference.

For the past decade, Education Matters has been telling the positive, powerful stories happening every day in classrooms across Fresno County. What started as a passion project has grown into a trusted weekly segment on KSEE 24, highlighting outstanding teachers, inspiring students, and innovative programs that strengthen our schools and communities.