The Justice Department announced earlier this month it has secured a settlement agreement with the San Bernardino City Unified School District to resolve the department’s investigation into the district’s educational program for English learners. The DOJ investigation, conducted jointly by the Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for …
Read More »Board of Education opts to fill vacancy by appointment
The Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) decided unanimously at its December 13 meeting to fill a vacancy on the governing body through a temporary appointment, in an effort to avoid a costly special election. Interested applicants who live within the SBCUSD attendance boundaries …
Read More »Cybersecurity Center receives $12 million grant for cybersecurity workforce
Cal State San Bernardino’s Cybersecurity Center has received a two-year $12 million federal grant, with a potential for an additional third year with $5 million more, to support its efforts in developing a robust cybersecurity workforce in partnership with colleges and universities around the country. Under the two-year grant from the …
Read More »San Bernardino City USD Honors Outstanding Individuals
The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Board of Education recently presented Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents, and staff of Jones and Norton Elementary Schools, Curtis Middle School, and Indian Springs High School (ISHS). The school board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to build self-esteem and honor excellence in …
Read More »Cal State San Bernardino named top grad school by Princeton Review
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has once again made the Princeton Review’s annual rankings for top graduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. CSUSB previously ranked 50th on the list. This year the school has moved up to 44th in the world and 8th in the West. In addition, CSUSB is …
Read More »Cal State San Bernardino makes list of top universities for Hispanics
Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine has ranked California State University, San Bernardino at 35th in its new ranking of Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics. The Top 100 issue recognizes the higher education institutions across the country that enroll the highest number of Hispanic/Latino students. The latest available …
Read More »CSUSB receives $2.4 million grant
Cal State San Bernardino has receive a $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The money will be used to help students with language barriers who are studying science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) at the university, according to a statement on the university’s website. The NSF grant is …
Read More »District asks for public input in search for new Superintendent
Following the retirement of Superintendent Harry “Doc” Ervin this past summer, the San Bernardino City Unified School District began the search for someone to fill the role. Now, the District is asking for public feedback during the process. The Board of Education will hold a community forum on Monday, November …
Read More »Community College District dedicates building in memory of Lois Carson
Last week the San Bernardino Community College District unveiled a new name for the Campus Center at San Bernardino Valley College. The Lois Carson Campus Center honors the legacy of the first person of color elected to the SBCCD Board of Trustees, where she served for 24 years. Carson was …
Read More »School district to host Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall
The San Bernardino City Unified School District has announced a virtual Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall for Monday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. to “provide information and resources on the opioid crisis afflicting communities.” The event will feature speakers Steve Filson from the national nonprofit Victims of Illicit Drugs (VOID), and …
Read More »