Riverside Unified reports growth, facilities work and equity goals in midyear CTE update The Riverside Unified School District presented a midyear update on Career Technical Education: 38% of students participate in CTE, 670 students completed a program in 2024–25, major facility renovations are underway for fall 2026, and staff plan a five‑year strategic CTE vision to be detailed at the Feb. 12 board meeting.

Riverside Unified School District is ramping up its Career Technical Education programs, but can they overcome capacity challenges to prepare even more students for the future?

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Riverside STEM Academy: board reviews UCR site, on-campus upgrades and expansion options District staff presented survey-based 'success factors' for Riverside STEM Academy and several facility scenarios — including a UCR STEM Center (estimated $134M), upgrades to the existing campus (~$83M) and other district-site concepts — and asked the board for direction.

Riverside STEM Academy is on the verge of a groundbreaking decision that could redefine education in the district—will they expand their innovative success or relocate to a new STEM Center at UCR?

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Riverside school board pauses vote and opens wider review of ethnic studies graduation requirement Trustees moved an item about making ethnic studies a contingent requirement to discussion after public testimony. Superintendent presented options after the state left AB 101’s funding uncertain; community advocates urged the board to keep the requirement.

The Riverside school board faces a crucial decision on whether to make ethnic studies a graduation requirement, as passionate community advocates urge for equity and inclusion amidst funding uncertainties.

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Board approves district-of-choice spaces, health benefit increases and an AI policy first read The Riverside Unified School District board approved a set of resolutions and agreements on Oct. 16, 2025, including a district-of-choice resolution setting transfer space, adoption of an ordinance, three health-and-welfare contributions for employee groups and a first reading of a new artificial intelligence board policy. Several items were passed

The Riverside Unified School District is setting the stage for exciting changes with a new district-of-choice enrollment program, increased employee health benefits, and a groundbreaking AI policy!

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Riverside Unified Board Approves Formation of Community Facilities District 42 The board advances the formation of CFD 42 to fund school facilities and infrastructure.

Riverside Unified School District's recent board meeting sparked heated debates over a $3 million investment in instructional materials and the controversial formation of Community Facilities District 42.

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Riverside advocates for Vision Zero plan to enhance child bike safety Residents urge Riverside to adopt Vision Zero plan for safer streets around schools.

Riverside parents are rallying for a Vision Zero plan to protect children biking to school after a heartfelt plea from a father highlighting the urgent need for safer streets.

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