Category: Education
Study Finds Black Women Murdered by Men Are Nearly Always Killed by Someone They Know, Most Commonly with a Gun
Annual Violence Policy Center study ranks the states by the rate of females killed by males in advance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October Washington, DC — Nine out of 10 Black women murdered by men are killed by someone they know, most often with a gun, according to the new Violence Policy Center…
SBCUSD Scheduled For Non-Student Days On October 8 and 11
Friday, October 8 and Monday, October 11, 2021, are non-school days for all San Bernardino City Unified School District students, excluding Middle College High School and Inland Career Education Center (ICEC) students. Teachers will not be holding in-person or distance learning lessons during those days, and students are encouraged to take a break from their…
Educators Continue to Support Efforts for All Eligible Students and Staff to be Vaccinated
BURLINGAME — California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide school vaccine mandate: “Teaching and learning are most effective in person, and the COVID-19 vaccine is a proven measure to prevent life threatening illness, keeping schools safe and open for in-person instruction, and will get…
Mr. and Miss Cardinal City Combined Pageant to Take the Stage with COVID Safety Measures
When the 2021 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City contestants take the stage on Saturday, September 25, it will be to a much smaller audience than in the past, one without friends and classmates, but it’s all in the name of COVID safety. With 3 Mr. Cardinal City contestants and 14 Miss Cardinal City contestants, as…
SBCUSD Continues Working To Keep Schools Open For Teaching And Learning
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for in-person teaching and learning. “Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not…
Dollar Tree & Family Dollar To Host September 23 Hiring Event At All 26 U.S. Distribution Centers
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – September 20, 2021 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is hosting an in-person1 hiring event on Thursday, September 23, at each of its 26 U.S. distribution centers. The Company offers its warehouse associates flexible schedules, competitive pay, an attractive benefits package, and now a $1,000 sign-on bonus2. “We are seeking hardworking and…
Even during the recall election, California continues to see big wins in gun safety
As gun violence continues to devastate California communities, lawmakers at all levels of government continue to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though California has strong gun safety laws, there is more work that must be done to protect Californians from gun violence. In the last few weeks, officials at the local and state level took up…
Grammy-Award Winning Artist Lecrae Partners With Experian To Talk About The Basics Of Financial Health The Experience Web-Series Will Take You From FOMO to Legacy Building
LOS ANGELES (TBD)– Grammy-award-winning recording artist and activist Lecrae is providing the blueprint for building a financial legacy through his new web-series, The Experience, powered by Experian. Premiering Fall 2021, the six-part series guides audiences through the ins and outs of financial health. Through short sketches and the help of some special guests, Lecrae breaks…
San Manuel’s 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $350K For Seven Nonprofits
The funds will support organizations in healthcare, education and Native American causes HIGHLAND, CA (August 30, 2021) – For the 22nd year, San Manuel Casino, in partnership with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians welcomed vendors, sponsorship partners, and team members to what has grown into a 3-day golf tournament in Orange County. After…
Mr. & Miss Cardinal City Pageant Contestants Need Your Support
For 17 years, San Bernardino High School has held the Miss Cardinal City Pageant in the fall and the Mr. Cardinal City Pageant in the spring. The COVID-19 pandemic changed that when first the 2020 Mr. Cardinal City Pageant had to be cancelled, then the 2020 Miss Cardinal City Pageant and 2021 Mr. Cardinal City…
San Bernardino Gold Medalist Recognized
Project Fighting Chance F.I.G.H.T.S. boxing team member “Terrible Terry” Washington, a SBCUSD student, was publicly recognized by the San Bernardino City Council as “Citizen of the Month” on August18, 2021. Councilmember Theodore Sanchez, Ward 1, presented the honors. Additionally, on August 11, 2021 “Terrible Terry” was recognized in a mural by the Sierra Club “My…
Local Astronaut Victor Glover will be Special Guest at “UNITY IN commUNITY DAY” Chillin N Grillin BBQ comPITition
Commander Victor Glover Jr. is a U.S. Navy aviator and astronaut assigned to NASA. On Sept 18, 2021, he is scheduled to attend the “UNITY in commUNITY” BBQ ComPITition at Fontana Park’s Sports Pavilion next to the Jessie Turner Center on Summit Avenue. Commander Glover was born in Pomona, graduated from Ontario High and received…
Arrowhead United Way to launch their “Local Love Campaign” with the City of San Bernardino
Arrowhead United Way (AUW) is partnering with the City of San Bernardino to engage city employees in the importance of giving back to the community they serve. “The City of San Bernardino has been supporting United Way and their mission of creating measurable change since 1991, which is why we are thrilled to be reconnecting…
California Volunteers Invests Over $1 Million to Support Young Men of Color
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor announced a historic $1.6 million in state funds has been awarded to Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) to support their mission of increasing the number of young men of color attending and graduating college. This investment was made possible through new funding made available by Governor…
CDPH Launches New Campaign to Combat Teen Vaping
“Tell Your Story” Campaign to Build Awareness, Keep Momentum Moving as Data Shows Progress in California Teens Trying to Quit SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) launched a new advertising campaign called “Tell Your Story,” in response to the latest high school vaping data from its 2019-20 California Student Tobacco Survey….
Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Pause Until January 31, 2022
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until January 31, 2022. The Department believes this additional time and a definitive end date will allow borrowers to plan for the resumption of payments and reduce the risk of delinquency and…
San Bernardino County Library: Friends of the Library BOGO Book Sale!
Support the San Bernardino County Library through the Friends of the Library as they offer a BUY ONE GET ONE BOOK SALE event. All proceeds made from the sale will be used to fund special events, materials, and programs at the library branches. From August 16th-21st, buy one book and receive a second book of…
Now Enrolling San Bernardino and Highland Children in Kindergarten for 2021–2022 School Year
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is eager to enroll the Class of 2034 to start in-person instruction on Monday, August 2. Online enrollment for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten in SBCUSD is underway. Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2021–2022…
Summer Graduates Strive For Their Diplomas
On Thursday, July 22, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) staff and families will honor the 230 seniors who put forth the extra effort and spent the added hours to focus on their education during the summer so they could graduate with the Class of 2021. “These seniors not only had to face the…
In New Planet Classroom Show Youth Creators SHINE a Light on Global Challenges Post COVID19
Mental Health, Community Effort, Inner Peace and Equality are just some of the topics young creators say need more focus. NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 26, 2021 -Every one of us has been impacted by COVID19 in one way or another. As we are released from the grasp that the virus has had on us, returning…
Department of Education Releases Resource to Help Schools Improve Ventilation Systems to Prevent COVID-19
American Rescue Plan funds can be used to support these efforts. The President’s Build Back Better agenda would do more to improve school infrastructure Today, the Department of Education released a resource to help schools, colleges, and universities improve their ventilation systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide healthy learning environments. The resource…
State Education Group Honors SBCUSD Transportation Director
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Transportation Director Marie Espinoza, who has dedicated her career to the safety of students who ride the bus to and from school, has won state recognition for her work. On Friday, July 9, the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) honored Espinoza with the Classified Administrator…
Arroyo Valley Army JROTC Team Earns Spot in National Academic Bowl Championship
The Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS) Army JROTC Leadership Team is 1 of only 40 such teams in the nation to win an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the prestigious 2020-2021 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB). JLAB is a nationally recognized competition created exclusively for JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) students. Participating cadets…
Department of Education Approves Borrower Defense Claims Related to Three Additional Institutions
The US Department of Education(Department) announced today the approval of over 1,800 borrower defense to repayment (borrower defense) claims for borrowers who attended three institutions: Westwood College, Marinello Schools of Beauty and the Court Reporting Institute. This is the first time the Department has announced approved borrower defense claims for students who attended institutions besides…
U.S. Department of Education Invites States and School Districts to Apply for Additional $600 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Students Experiencing Homelessness
To help support the needs of students experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today is inviting states to complete the application for their share of the second disbursement of $800 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s Homeless Children and Youth Fund (ARP-HCY). In April, the Department released the…
