Gloria Romero, California state Senate majority leader, is holding an education forum from 5 to 7 p.m. today in downtown Fresno.

Romero, a Los Angeles Democrat, has hosted other forums around the state, asking local leaders and parents which education policies are working, which aren't, and what must be done to improve academic performance for children -- not only on campuses, but in the arenas of medical and social services.

This evening's discussion will be at the Hugh Burns State Building Assembly Room at 2550 Mariposa Mall. The public is invited.

Among those invited to attend the panel discussion are Raul Moreno, director of migrant services at California State University, Fresno; Juan Garza, superintendent of Kings Canyon Unified School District based in Reedley; and Ed Moreno, Fresno County health officer.

The evening will conclude with a public comment session.