Riverside Unified School District

July 28, 2020

One student’s journey to join the largest group of Latino students admitted to the University of California

After years of constant moving and economic instability, Johana Resendiz is now part of the history-making Latino students accepted into the UC system this year

Betty Márquez Rosales

July 12, 2019

New charter schools to open this fall despite efforts to curb growth

Four charter schools will open after each was initially denied by its local school board, forcing the schools to turn to county boards.

Michael Burke

December 15, 2016

Districts pool resources to boost computer science education

The consortium, led by Riverside Unified, is the biggest alliance of schools in California that is trying to increase access to computer science education.

Pat Maio

February 7, 2016

Legislative Analyst endorses parental choice program

Any district could become a District of Choice, but few do.

John Fensterwald

February 1, 2015

Lawsuit agreement to force schools to provide physical education

As schools tout the importance of exercise in an era of childhood obesity, a California parent and his lawyer have agreed to a settlement with dozens of districts across California that will force elementary schools to prove they are providing at least the minimum amount of physical education required by state law.

Jane Meredith Adams

November 13, 2014

Report: School kitchens need equipment

Nearly every school kitchen in California needs equipment to be more successful at serving lunches that meet federal nutrition standards, according to a report released Thursday.

Jane Meredith Adams

January 7, 2014

Senate Democrats introduce bill to expand transitional kindergarten

Lillian Mongeau

December 17, 2012

Districts face questions in spending long-term bonds for short-lived technology

John Fensterwald

April 19, 2012

Study: iPad app can improve student performance in algebra

Susan Frey