Category: Education
“Images of Black Culture, Life, & History” at County Museum
Twenty-one African American artists featured in show recognizing Black History Month The San Bernardino County Museum, in partnership with the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Inland Cities, East, presents an exhibit featuring the fine art works of prominent African American artists from throughout Southern California to recognize Black History Month. “Images of Black Culture,…
UP-TO-DATE CONTACT INFORMATION VITAL IN AN EMERGENCY
Parents/Guardians are Strongly Encouraged to Update Their Information for 2019 All families are encouraged to update their emergency contact information on file at their child’s school if they or other emergency contacts have moved or changed phone numbers or email addresses since August 2018. In an emergency, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD)…
Donations Needed For 16th Annual Mr. Cardinal City Ambassador Program
On April 13, 15 young men will compete for the chance to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS) as Mr. Cardinal City 2019–2020. The contestants, all SBHS juniors, will take to the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts stage at 6 p.m. to demonstrate their community pride, school spirit, and charity work. Mr. Cardinal represents…
New Book Festival returns to the Hesperia Branch Library
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to the Hesperia Library for the Annual New Book Festival. Once again, thousands of new books will be available for patrons for the very first time. Be among the first to crack open one of these wonderful new titles. Come and celebrate literacy and meet Captain America, Wonder…
San Bernardino City Unified Students To Receive Home Visits Tuesday, January 29
WHO: SBCUSD Managers, Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden, and community leaders WHAT: During Operation Student Recovery, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) managers and community leaders will visit the last-known address of students who have missed 10 percent or more of the current school-year-to-date. The…
Find Out What It’s Like To Be A School Principal
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a social worker? How about a teacher or maybe a negotiator? How about all three jobs at the same time? The District invites community members and business leaders to experience the rewards and challenges of leading a public school by participating in Principal for a…
Riverside City College student diagnosed with active tuberculosis; testing urged for some students, staff
A student at Riverside City College (RCC) has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and Riverside County health officials are working with college representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The student is receiving treatment and is recovering. The student is not being identified due to confidentiality requirements. Riverside…
San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Brings Holiday Cheer
When people think of the holidays, they often think of the red and green lights of Christmas; the blue and white colors of Hanukkah; the green, red, and black of Kwanzaa; or the yellow-gold light of a burning yule log or candles. This holiday season, many in the community felt the holiday spirit when they…
School Board Honored November Outstanding Students
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education honored 12 students with Outstanding Student Awards at the November 6, 2018, Board meeting. The San Bernardino Symphony also recognized students by providing them and their families with free symphony tickets. Outstanding Student Award winners are recognized for achievement in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship,…
Know Your History Beautillion Knights!
Learning about African American History on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Center for Youth & Community Development was engaging for all Beautillion Knights and their support group. Dr. N. Lawson Bush, V, Professor of Educational Leadership and Administration and Pan African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles and the former director of the…
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Betsy DeVos’ Lies on Fox News
WASHNGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos attacked teachers’ unions today on the Fox Business Network: “Betsy DeVos is showing her true colors. We are fighting for the safe and welcoming public schools that kids deserve, healthcare protections so people aren’t one pre-existing condition away from bankruptcy, affordable college…
Inland Empire Student Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions
SAN BERNARDINO, California—Submissions are now open for the 8th Annual SBVC International Student Film Festival. All student filmmakers at SBVC and worldwide are invited to submit films at http://www.filmfreeway.com/iema. Categories include narrative and documentary short, animation, and experimental. The deadline to submit is March 31. Works in progress will be considered. The Inland Empire Media…
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Recognizes September as Attendance Awareness Month
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, in recognition of September as Attendance Awareness Month, said school districts, public agencies, community groups, students, and their families must work together to combat chronic absenteeism. “Students aren’t learning if they are not in class. Cohesive partnerships, intervention strategies, and solid support services create attendance teams that are…
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Response to Secretary DeVos’ Plan to Arm Teachers
Washington, D.C. August 23, 2018 –Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to news reports that the U.S. Department of Education is considering allowing states to use federal tax dollars to purchase guns for teachers: “I was astounded to learn today that the U.S. Department of Education is allegedly considering using federal…
San Bernardino Valley College Invites Public to Annual Community Meeting
Workshop will help college administrators gather community input on the college’s future and strategic direction. SAN BERNARDINO, California—San Bernardino Valley College invites members of the community to attend its annual Campus/Community Meeting, a public workshop to gather input on the college’s strategic direction. This event is free and open to the public, with free parking…
Foster Youth Overcomes Adversity Through SBVC’s Student Support Program
Devonte Kilgore will be graduating next spring with an associate’s degree in administration of justice. SAN BERNARDINO, California—San Bernardino Valley College student Devonte Kilgore, 23, of Fontana, admits he had doubts along the way about what it takes to get through college. One thing he didn’t want to be was another statistic – unless he…
Leonard Transportation Center highlights autonomous and connected vehicles in fourth Regional Mobility Dialogue
Session will address the coming wave of autonomous and connected vehicles and their potential impact on mobility in the Inland Empire SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Leonard Transportation Center at Cal State San Bernardino is presenting the fourth in a series of six dialogues on topics relevant to the future of transportation in the Inland…
SBCUSD Class Of 2018 Earns More than $8.1 Million In Scholarships
The 3,273 graduates in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Class of 2018 earned a total of $8,101,934 in scholarships, which included $1,043,000 in military academy scholarships. A full 100 percent of Middle College High School’s 65 graduates earned scholarships, averaging more than $10,000 per student. Cajon High School and Arroyo Valley High…
Black Valedictorian Gets Her College Scholarship Revoked After Giving Controversial Graduation Speech
DeSoto, TX — Destiny Brannon, a high school student from Texas who delivered a controversial valedictory speech during her graduation ceremony, has been stripped of her valedictorian status and will no longer receive the college scholarship that she was promised. The high school claims it is because of miscalculations of her ranking as a student,…
SBCUSD Police Arrest School Burglars
The quick work of San Bernardino City Unified School District Police officers resulted in the Monday night arrest of three burglars at San Gorgonio High. At about 10:30 p.m. on June 25, the District’s state-of-the-art alarm system alerted dispatchers to multiple suspects inside the high school’s kitchen and auto shop, who dispatchers then saw on…
APU and Salvation Army Host Annual Homeless Foot Washing
Who: Azusa Pacific University’s High Desert Regional Campus nursing students and the Salvation Army host the fourth annual Homeless Foot Washing event. When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Victorville Salvation Army, 14585 La Paz Dr. What: This outreach event serves approximately 200 people in need. Each attendee will receive free…
Cal State San Bernardino museum to host annual Ancient Egypt workshop for kids
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at Cal State San Bernardino will host its annual two-day summer workshop, “Kids Discover Egypt,” for children ages 9-12. The first workshop will be on Monday, July 16, and Tuesday, July 17. A second workshop will take place Wednesday, July 18, and…
Educators Applaud State Budget Vote that Delivers Historic $9 Billion Surplus
Funds Neighborhood Public Schools Making Good on Long-Standing Commitment to California’s Students BURLINGAME – Eric Heins, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA), issued this statement today about the adoption of the 2018-19 state budget: “The legislature’s vote on the state budget today puts an exclamation point on California’s mandate to fund neighborhood public…
SBCUSD Honors Employees who Make a Difference
Every year, the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) honors employees who have dedicated years to our students and community and who have gone above and beyond in Making Hope Happen. SBCUSD recognized a total of 7 employees for 40 years of service. The District recognized an additional 4…
Make Schools Serving Black Students Better Through Competition… Make Them Safer By Arming Personnel, Black Leaders Say
Washington, DC – Students trapped in failing schools can be freed by encouraging competition among public schools through the provision of vouchers and “Tax Credit Scholarships,” according to the black leadership network Project 21 in the latest installment of its “Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America.” Project 21 suggests funding these programs by…
