RivCo Students Will 'Try' Case of Fictional Classmate Murder in Mock Trial Competition

This year's contest will challenge students to successfully argue for or against the conviction of a high school boy charged with second-degree murder in the fictional death of a classmate.

7 LEUSD Students Honored By Community

Temecula First Grade Teacher, Principal Release Statements: 'Students Free To Share Ideas'

The Jan. 21 statements follow allegations by Advocates for Faith & Freedom that assert first-grader Brynn Williams was denied her right to free expression in the classroom at Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School.

Safety Near 2 Schools In Canyon Hills Expected To Improve

A new traffic signal will be placed at the intersection of Canyon Hills Road and Sage Lane, a main access point for Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Canyon Lake Middle schools.

No Jesus Discussion Allowed In Temecula First-Grade Classroom, Attorney Claims

The Temecula Valley Unified School District is facing a possible religious discrimination lawsuit over the incident.

$338K In Scholarship Money Up For Grabs

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California will award 109 scholarships this year through four of its programs. The online application period closes Jan. 21.

Sustainability: UC Riverside Makes Space for Solar Farm

The project dovetails with the UC Policy on Sustainable Practices, which encourages each campus to produce 10 megawatts of on-site renewable power by the end of this year, according to UCR.

Deadline to Apply for SCE Scholarships Approaches

High school seniors who plan to study science, technology, engineering or math in college and have a GPA of 2.8 or better may apply.

Luiseño Fourth-Graders Honored For Artwork

The students’ entries were just two from more than 1,900 submissions.

MSJC Graduates Nurses from 3 Counties

MSJC held a pinning ceremony Friday for its nursing graduates from Riverside, San Diego and San Bernardino counties.

New Details Released On 1 Reported Meningitis Outbreak At UCR

UC Riverside Employee Diagnosed with Meningitis

The diagnosis prompted campus officials to alert students and staff.

California Vegetable Industry Benefits From Local Professor's Research

Professor John Trumble has served the state’s vegetable industry for more than 30 years.

Sycamore Academy Collects More Than 2,000 Cans for H.O.P.E.

Thirty-four frozen turkeys were also donated to H.O.P.E., a local food bank for less fortunate families.

6 LEUSD Students Honored For Love Of Learning

EDUCATION: Guides Available To Help Parents Understand Common Core Standards

3 LEUSD Teachers Honored For Hard Work, Years Of Service

'Arab' Mascot At Riverside County High School Draws National Criticism

The controversy comes as the owner of the Washington Redskins football team has faced criticism from a Native American nation and others for continuing to use the name.

New Sidewalks To Be Constructed Near Lake Elsinore Schools

War Veterans To Receive High School Diplomas

Elsinore High School Students Showing Off Their Boating Skills

The students are getting ready for the 2014 Solar Cup.

California Releases New Form Required to Avoid School Vaccinations

To exempt a child from required vaccinations, a parent and a doctor must sign the new Personal Belief Exemption form under a state law that takes effect Jan. 1.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Head Lice Policy Rankles LEUSD Parent

An infestation of head lice prompts call for change.

LEUSD Kids Getting More Overweight, Showing Less Aerobic Capacity

The findings were released today by the California Department of Education.

3 LEUSD Teachers Honored For Their Dedication

7 LEUSD Students Honored For Character, Perserverance

Medieval-Themed 'Lights On Afterschool' Event Planned at Wildomar Elementary

The event on Thursday is in conjunction with the 14th annual nationwide "Lights On Afterschool" event.

LEUSD Renews Sycamore Academy's Charter Petition; School Will Expand to K-8

The governing board of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District on Thursday voted 3-1 to renew the school’s charter petition that includes expanding from a K-6 to a K-8.

$1.2M Being Awarded To High School Students

The $1.2 million program, which offers 30 scholarships valued at $40,000 each, is being awarded by the parent company of Southern California Edison.

CLIMATE CHANGE STUDY: Permanent, Unbearable Heat Expected In Southern California By 2047

According to the study data, 115 degrees may seem like a cool day in Southern California by mid century.

Thousands Of Children Walking To School This Week, Including Some LEUSD Students

Lake Elsinore Unified and Menifee Union students are leading the way as the only ones representing Southwest Riverside County.

How Well Are LEUSD Schools Performing?

Since the program was unveiled last October, 115,737 "Snapshots" of local schools have been downloaded.

Lakeside High Teacher Wins Big On 'Wheel Of Fortune'

Congratulations Mr. Wilson!

Student Testing In California Revamped Under New Law

Under AB 484, most Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) assessments are suspended for the current school year as districts transition to Common Core State Standards.

Illegal Driving By Some LEUSD Parents Creating Unsafe Conditions At Schools

“It's completely unsafe [for] our children when they get in and out of school; somebody's going to end up getting hurt."

3 LEUSD Teachers Honored

Elizabeth DelMar of Rice Canyon Elementary, Sara Nino of Earl Warren Elementary and LeighAnn Paule of Tuscany Hills Elementary were honored Sept. 18 by the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

LEUSD Settles Lawsuit Alleging Raunchy Behavior By School Officials