February, 2009, Riverside County Office of Education, Kenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools

Sixth Annual Riverside County Education Summit draws 300 participants

photo of Mark Hawkins, Dr. Don F. Kenny, Mary Bono Mack, and Kenneth M. Young
Dr. Don F. Kenny, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools (1970-1987), was awarded the 2008 Riverside County Education Leadership Award. From left, Mark Hawkins, President, Altura Credit Union, Kenny, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, and Kenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools.

Students who feel connected to their schools, caring educators, clubs and friends tend to stay in school and succeed. That is the connection between “Creating a Culture of Engagement: Ensuring Student Success,” the theme of the Sixth Annual Education Summit sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education in October 2008.

More than 300 educators and civic leaders attended the event. Speakers included Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth M. Young and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell.

O’Connell said that not only relationships, but also the relevancy of what students are taught and the rigor of the curriculum are all important. He said that is especially true for minority and poor students, as well as those who do not speak English at home.


The mission of RCOE is to ensure the success of all students through extraordinary service, support, and partnerships
The 2009 Report to the Community was written and prepared by the Riverside County Office of Education. It is also available as a pdf (13.7 MB). Copyright © 2009 Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. 3939 Thirteenth Street, Riverside, CA 92501