🗞️ Riverside News- January 11, 2026
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Education
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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.
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
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.
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.
'Dr. J' Shares Back-to-School Health Tips for Local Families
Kaiser's pediatrics chief emphasizes sleep schedules, vaccinations and mental wellness as students return to classrooms.