Riverside County Schools earn five Golden Bell Awards

The Golden Bell Awards program, created by the California School Boards Association, promotes excellence in education by recognizing outstanding programs in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. The Golden Bell Awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs necessary to address students’ changing needs. The goal of this awards program is to contribute to the development and evaluation of curriculum, instruction and support services.

Preschool for All, Nuview USD, Jay Hoffman, Superintendent
Through partnerships and creative collaboration, the Nuview Union School District is the first of California’s school districts to provide a preschool seat, regardless of parents’ ability to pay, for every four-year old in the community.

Senior Exhibition, Riverside USD, Susan Rainey, Superintendent
Senior Exhibition is the authentic assessment used to evaluate North High School’s graduating seniors. Seniors create a portfolio and individually present a project connected to a curricular or extra-curricular activity. The project provides students an opportunity to learn career and academic skills.

Peace Crew United, Banning USD, Kathleen McNamara, Superintendent
New Horizons High School students are trained as mediators to help intermediate and middle school students resolve conflicts during break and lunch periods in constructive, non-punitive ways.

Library Program, Corona-Norco USD, Kent Bechler, Superintendent
In order to help students become successful readers, the Library Program at Susan B. Anthony Elementary School brings literature to life. Students experience magical worlds that engage their curiosity and inspire their love for learning.