Study findings suggest ramifications for Black youth WASHINGTON — Prospective teachers appear more likely to misperceive Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. While previous research has documented this effect in adults, this is the first study…
Sat., June 27, 2020, San Bernardino, CA. – The Enterprise Building and The 320 Premiere Hall will be hosting a special July 4th holiday series of events on July 4th and 5th from 11 AM to 3 PM, at 320 North E Street in downtown San Bernardino called, “Show & Tell: A Story of Our…
“As we have developed our plans for reopening San Manuel Casino, we built them with the notion that we would need to be flexible as the region and the state grapple with ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19. We have determined that for the health and safety of our team members and guests, we will be…
Parents want school police officers to be less involved in disciplinary situations June 12, 2020, New York, NY— More than half of all parents (54%) say schools should rely less on school police officers and move toward providing social emotional supports to address student needs with staff like counselors, psychologists, and social workers in disciplinary…
Due to current national and international crises, including the COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, in-person commencement ceremonies for all San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) graduates have been postponed until officials lift restrictions. In-person graduations have not been cancelled. Interim Superintendent Dr. Harold Vollkommer said, “I want to assure you that we remain fully committed…
POMONA, CA—Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding a $649,950 grant to Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program will fund scholarships to graduate students with traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. “While the Inland Empire has some of the…
SAN BERNARDINO, California—On May 22, San Bernardino Valley College will celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with a first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person ceremony was converted into an online livestream, where graduates and their families will be able to attend and interact with the ceremony from the safety of…
Bold thinking, leadership and action needed to build California’s future; no educator layoffs and no mid-year cuts SACRAMENTO — California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Thursday as Gov. Gavin Newsom released the state budget’s May Revision: “Deep cuts to education will stand in the way of readying our schools for…
Vermont Elementary School earned a 2019–2020 Imagine Nation Beacon School Award. The Imagine Nation Awards are presented by Imagine Learning to motivate and recognize schools that are effectively and consistently implementing the Imagine Learning programs. Imagine Learning measures program usage and implementation data to identify award-winning schools. “We know that every student is unique and…
The CARES Act Legislation Allows Summit to Assist its Students during This Challenging Time San Bernardino, CA, (April 21, 2020) — With three campuses in Southern California, Summit College, is honored to announce that it will use the CARES ACT to support its students by providing grants to help cover expenses related to disruptions to…
Governor announces commitments from companies, business leaders, and philanthropists to provide Internet access for hundreds of thousands of households and laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets for over 70,000 students The California Public Utilities Commission will make $30 million available to help school districts ensure that families have Internet access and computing devices for distance learning The…
San Bernardino, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced over $47 million in federal funding to support Inland Empire colleges and students during the coronavirus crisis. The funding, which was appropriated by the CARES Act, provides $26,243,781 for California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), $6,732,563 for San Bernardino Valley Community College, $3,388,020 for University of…
In this day and age, everyone is reliant on delivery drivers. From everything we order on Amazon to every day food and groceries–it’s all being delivered by someone. Especially now, during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, many people are not going out, but relying on a delivery service to bring them the items they need. So…
White paper launched today raises voter turnout concerns for the November election amid the current public health crisis, particularly for underserved groups. The UCLA Voting Rights project released a white paper today with recommendations for voting officials to begin planning now for the implementation of a vote by mail program for upcoming primary elections and,…
Other San Bernardino City Unified School District events also cancelled or postponed San Bernardino High School has postponed the popular Mr. Cardinal City pageant in compliance with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to cancel all large gatherings. The pageant, originally scheduled for April 11 at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, has been postponed…
Schools to Remain Closed Through Spring Break Following a decision by the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education made during an emergency meeting on Friday, March 13, 2020, all SBCUSD schools will be closed and all classes cancelled effective Monday, March 16, 2020, in response to COVID-19 concerns. Schools will remain…
Cenergistic presents the Energy Excellence Award to the SBCUSD Board of Education San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is celebrating a 44 percent reduction in Districtwide energy consumption, which earned it a prestigious Energy Excellence Award from Cenergistic. The Energy Excellence Award is given to Cenergistic clients who have reached noteworthy financial savings from…
One date in April, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner. It may seem like Mr. Cardinal City is just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. That one date, April 11, will be preceded by many days of preparation. The 12 Mr. Cardinal City contestants will…
Nationally, about 2.8 million adults enrolled in for-profit colleges and technical schools during the 2014–2015 academic year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. For some, the benefits outweigh the large sums of money they pay for just the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate. But for many of the low-income adults who…
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) offers parents of students who will attend middle school next school year several options. Students may attend their home school or they may apply to attend one of these very successful and specialized programs: Richardson PREP HI Middle School, Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School, or the International Baccalaureate…
Gov. Prioritizes Teacher Shortage Crisis, Special Education and Resources for Neediest Students SACRAMENTO – California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Friday recognizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing commitment to California’s schools and colleges in his 2020 budget proposal, which allocates $84 billion for K-14, an increase of $3.8 billion from last…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education has begun looking for Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden’s successor, a process that will begin on January 22 with two community input meetings. The meetings are Wednesday, January 22 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room at the Board of…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – San Bernardino Valley College welcomed Senator Connie Leyva and Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes for a ceremonial presentation of a $35 million check towards the renovation of the Applied Technology building on campus. After championing the building’s renovation as a state budget priority earlier this year, these elected officials celebrated the project…
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2020 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. Qualified students may be studying at community colleges or four-year institutions. Graduating high school seniors and college…
(French Valley, CA) — Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) invite the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new French Valley Library at 1 PM on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 located on the northeast corner of Winchester Road and Skyview Road in the unincorporated area of…