Dispensable Dalliance
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Education
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Riverside County Superintendent Declares Students 'Future-Proof' at Annual Address
More than 800 people gathered Wednesday at the Riverside Convention Center for the Riverside County Office of Education's annual luncheon and showcase.
Chalk Artists Want RUSD Students to Feel 'Brave About Trying' at Downtown Chalk Day
Professional artists Gloria Ing and Graciela Rodriguez will join about 200 middle and high schoolers on Main Street on March 3 to turn the pedestrian mall into a living, collaborative dream.
Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair Opens to Public Saturday at the Convention Center
More than 500 students will display projects ranging from cookie chemistry to brain cancer research during the free event.
Free Nutrition Program for Kids Returns in March With Cooking Demo, Farm Field Trip
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino's TGIF: The Goodness in Food runs four consecutive Saturdays, designed for grades 2-5.
Notre Dame High School Wins Riverside County Mock Trial for Second Time
The Titans defeated crosstown rival Martin Luther King High School to earn a trip to the state competition in March.
RUSD Honors Musical Brings Students Together Under the Spotlight
High schoolers from across the district transform from strangers to collaborators through months of rehearsals, gaining professional theater experience and life skills that extend far beyond the stage.
John W. North High School Completes $61.5 Million Campus Renovation
The project added new science and gymnasium buildings to the campus that first opened in 1965.
RUSD Ethnic Studies Requirement Survives Challenge After Community Pushback
Board backs away from eliminating graduation mandate as 15 speakers defend 2020 policy district adopted years before state law.
Riverside Unified Earns State Golden Bell Award for STEM Pathway Programs
The district's coding clubs, family innovation nights and "Ignite Her Mind" symposium earned recognition for expanding access to hands-on technology learning.
Riverside Unified Expands Career Training Programs with $5.5 Million State Grant
The district will use the five-year Golden State Pathways Program award to strengthen health care, construction, computer science and other career pathways at local high schools.
MLK High School Pushes Back on Statewide Cell Phone Ban Trend
As California districts rush to restrict phones, Riverside students, teachers and administrators question whether the benefits outweigh the costs.
Nine Riverside Students Receive First Tom Hunt Memorial Scholarships
The $9,000 in awards will help Career and Technical Education students pursue skilled trades and technical careers.