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.
Education
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Riverside Community College District Partners with Phenix Gateway on Job Training Program
The initiative will help neurodivergent students and those with developmental disabilities transition to employment starting in November.
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.
RUSD Board Member Warned Against Judging Religious Sincerity; Social Media Claims Otherwise
Dr. Hernandez Alexander raised concerns about evaluating faith; posts mischaracterize her comments as advocating for such scrutiny.
Court of Appeal Affirms RUSD's Authority to Spend Measure O Funds on New Schools
Unanimous ruling ends two-year legal battle as district moves forward with contested construction projects
Pioneering UCR-RCCD partnership opens 1,500-bed student housing complex to community college students
$348 million partnership gives community college students full campus access while completing associate degrees
School Board Approves $24.5 Million Office Purchase Amid Transparency Concerns
District commits to Iowa Avenue buildings despite questions about process; partnership details remain unclear.
New Eastside Elementary School Breaks Ground on Promises Kept to Community
Ofelia Valdez-Yeager Eastside Elementary School represents decades of community advocacy, funded through Measure O bonds.
UCR Startup Receives $2.25 Million to Test New Cancer Drug
Riverside company's treatment targets aggressive tumors including pancreatic cancer.
Casa Blanca Elementary Opens as District's First Purpose-Built STEM School
New campus restores neighborhood anchor lost during 1965 desegregation, featuring labs with 3D printers and robotics.
Mission Inn Foundation Partners with School District to Engage ELL Students in Local History
Program connects non-English speaking students to Riverside's heritage through hands-on curriculum.
UCR Ranks 33rd Nationally Among Public Universities for Best Value
Campus also places 5th for making an impact, 11th for financial aid in Princeton Review's 2025 rankings.