San Bernardino City Unified School District’s San Andreas High Named a 2025 Model Continuation High School 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Andreas High School, in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), has been named a 2025 Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus). The CDE announced last month that 74 schools throughout California were recognized as Model Continuation…

President Trump Deals More Blows to America’s Students

Statement from Denise Forte, president & CEO of EdTrust, on the recent wave of executive orders targeting education WASHINGTON – “Last evening, President Trump signed several new executive orders that will further weaken our nation’s education system. This marks yet another dangerous step toward limiting what students can do and learn, and will transform the…

SBCUSD Board of Education Presents Feb. Outstanding Awards

The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Salinas Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School, Paakuma’ K–8 School and San Bernardino High School (SBHS). The Board…

SBTA President Ashley Bettas-Alcalá Named Woman Of Distinction By state Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) proudly celebrates Ashley Bettas-Alcalá, the president of the San Bernardino Teachers Association (SBTA), who has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction by California State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes. This honor, presented at a special luncheon on March 7, acknowledges Bettas-Alcalá’s unwavering dedication to educators,…

Riverside County News Release: RUHS’ Whole Person Health Score Validated by Harvard-affiliated Research Group 

MORENO VALLEY, CA (March 20, 2025) – The Whole Person Health Score, an innovative and holistic patient assessment tool developed by Riverside University Health System (RUHS), was independently validated by a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.  The Whole Person Health Score (WPHS) goes beyond examining a person’s physical health; it strives to understand their emotional…

Project Fighting Chance Named SBCUSD’s Outstanding Community Partner for February 2025

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to have recognized Project Fighting Chance as its Outstanding Community Partner for February 2025 in honor of its unwavering commitment to the well-being and success of local students. “Project Fighting Chance is more than a boxing gym; it’s a sanctuary for our youth,…

Chaffey District Board elects Dr. Don English as its President; the career educator is the first African American to serve in that role

 ONTARIO, CA – Throughout his trailblazing career, Dr. Don English has prioritized the well-being of all students, supporting vulnerable populations and fostering safe, more inclusive communities. Now, as the first African American to serve as President of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees, Dr. English is eager to build on the…

Toyota Launches ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive,’ A New Campaign Focused on Acknowledging and Celebrating Black Men through the Power of Mobility

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, “You Can’t Stop My Drive,” which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on Black men. Toyota’s 2025 campaign aims to reinforce its emotional connection with Black men by spotlighting mobility as a transformative…

President Biden awards STEM NOLA the Presidential Award for Excellence In Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

President Joe Biden has awarded STEM NOLA the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The New Orleans-based non-profit is a national leader in breaking down racial, ethnic, and gender barriers in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to K-12 students. The PAESMEM is the nation’s highest honor for…

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Celebrates Landmark Victory to Establish Social Security Fairness for Educators and Public Servants

SACRAMENTO—Today, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issued a statement celebrating the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) into law by President Biden. “For decades, our educators and other public servants, including firefighters and police officers, have been shortchanged by reduced Social Security benefits when they retire,” said Superintendent Thurmond. “These dedicated professionals spend…

San Gorgonio High School Celebrates Grand Opening of New Culinary Arts Center, Aquatics Center and Tennis Courts 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Gorgonio High School (San G) proudly unveiled its state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center and new Aquatics and Tennis Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 22. The event marked a major milestone for San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the ongoing commitment to providing world-class facilities and resources for students….

Six SBCUSD Schools Named to Education Results Partnership Honor Roll

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) named six San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses to its 2024 Honor Roll for being high-performing schools that improve student academic outcomes.  The award-winning schools are Hillside University Demonstration School, Kimbark Elementary School, Paakuma’ K–8 School, Richardson PREP HI Middle School, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School…

Ontario Museum of History & Art Presents Two Concurrent Exhibitions Celebrating Printmaking as a Voice for Community Issues and Culture

Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print and Centered in Ink: Printmaking in the Inland Empire open January 9–March 9 The Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) is pleased to present Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print and companion exhibit, Centered in Ink: Printmaking in the Inland Empire. Both exhibits will open on…

Murder Charges Filed Against Drunk Driver That Killed Two Toddlers and Injured Others in Rialto

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – On November 26, 2024, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors in our Office of Traffic Safety Unit filed multiple felony charges including murder against Alexis Jose Garcia (28) of San Bernardino. On the evening of November 24th, Defendant Garcia was allegedly driving under the influence, and ran a red…

Robinhood Launches First HBCU Partnership with Howard University

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Robinhood, the popular financial app, has partnered with Howard University as its first historically Black college and university (HBCU) participant for its Money Drills program, extending comprehensive financial education to student-athletes. The partnership, announced earlier this month at Howard’s campus, underscores the critical need to advance financial inclusion and build generational wealth within…

SBCUSD Celebrates New Dental Career Pathway at Cajon High 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Cajon High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 6, 2024, for its new Dental Pathway, which will provide students with a path towards both college and a career. SBCUSD’s career pathways provide participating students with strong, high-quality academic instruction that is aligned with a…

As Latino enrollment reaches record highs, UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

 OAKLAND – To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year. As part of its appreciation for Latino contributions to the University, UC has updated its wordmark across digital platforms and…

TERC researchers to further explore effectiveness of teaching algebra in K-2 in diverse classroom settings

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Teaching kids early algebra in K-2 is the best way to promote success in the seminal subject of high school algebra, posits a newly-funded study from researchers at TERC, a leading nonprofit in STEM education research and development. “We need to start treating math as many parents treat…

Ramos youth, education and public safety bills move forward after key fiscal committee hearing

SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos’s (D-San Bernardino) legislation ranging from children and youth to public safety and tribes cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense file today. The approved measures will be voted on by the full Senate by the close of session on Aug. 31. Senate Appropriations approved the following bills: Children, Youth and Education…