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Riverside County Education Update
November 2024 
Dear Community Members,
In October, I shared an exciting update about our commitment to leading a countywide initiative on Foster Youth Success—-a mission we approach with strong ambition and dedication to ensure better outcomes for foster youth in education, well-being, and community support. As part of this initiative, we are thrilled to announce our annual Winter Wonderland events. This year, the event in Riverside will take place on December 7, and the event in Indio will follow on December 14. These celebrations bring the magic of the holidays to our foster, homeless, and near-homeless youth and their families through gifts, activities, and access to essential services. Please see the details below for locations and more information on the opportunity to volunteer with us.
As we prepare for these meaningful celebrations this winter, we are inspired by the opportunity to bring hope and joy to those we serve. This season reminds us that leadership is not just about guiding others, but also about uplifting our communities through acts of kindness and support. By embracing generosity and service, we reaffirm our shared commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of others and invite you to join us in spreading hope this holiday season.
In gratitude,
Edwin Gomez, Ed.D.
Riverside County
Superintendent of Schools2024 Winter Wonderland Events
RCOE's Leadership, Wellness, and Student Services Division is excited to host two Winter Wonderland events this year. Partnering with Alvord Unified School District to bring a magical experience to the city of Riverside on December 7. And also hosting a Winter Wonderland in the Desert at our Don F. Kenny Regional Learning Center on December 14.
The events are limited to those students in grades TK-12 who are foster youth or experiencing housing insecurity and attend a Riverside County school district or charter school. Families and guardians of qualifying students should pre-register, and student must be present at the event to receive resources.
The Winter Wonderland events will offer food, games, crafts, winter activities, and more. The event will be capped off with a gift giveaway. For questions, please contact Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program at (951) 826-4700 or FYSCP@rcoe.us.
Support Student Academic Events - Volunteer!
Help make a difference by supporting student academic events and inspiring the next generation. Your involvement can create memorable experiences and foster a love for learning.
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ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Saturday, February 1, 2025 RCOE Conference CenterHISTORY DAY
Saturday, February 22, 2025 Moreno Valley High SchoolSCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
Friday, February 28, 2025 Riverside Convention CenterPlease contact Yadira Chavelas, ychavelas@rcoe.us for any questions.
Launch of Corona-Norco Unified Student of the Month
On Nobember 19th, in partnership with the Corona Norco Unified School District (CNUSD), we celebrated ten high school seniors from Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Temescal Valley. At the inaugural Student of the Month awards breakfast, ten CNUSD high school seniors were recognized for their character, integrity, passion for learning, resilience in the face of adversity or challenges, involvement in school life, sports, and community service.
Visit go.rcoe.us/CNUSD-SOM for information on the CNUSD Student of the Month program, names of the November student honorees, and event photo gallery.
RCOE Podcast "The Torch" - Episode 7
In episode 7 of The Torch, released this month, we speak with AnnMaria De Mars, Ph.D.
With more than 30 years experience in education, from eighth-grade math teacher to doctorate-level statistics professor, Dr. De Mars is now in the business of developing games to teach kids math as the president and founder of 7 Generation Games. Our interview with AnnMarie will amaze you with her accomplishments, from problem kid to becoming the first American to win the World Judo Championships, and now sharing her love for math with at-promise students through gaming.
Listen to/Watch this latest episode “Why Math Matters: The Game-Changing Benefits of Gamification in Education” and tune in monthly to RCOE's "The Torch" podcast. Subscribe to The Torch channels on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, and find all previously released episodes on our website at www.rcoe.us/torch.
Save the Date for the 2025 State of Education Address!
Superintendent's Initiatives
Vist our initiative pages linked below for resources and information on the latest updates.
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