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Redlands News | Nov. 5, 2026
Education
Follow Redlands school news, including Redlands Unified School District, school board decisions, student achievement and education issues affecting local families.
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Education
Redlands Unified outlines reading and math changes as test scores remain stalled
The district expects the full impact of early literacy investments to appear in state results by 2028–30.
Education
Every student at Lugonia Elementary receives new shoes through community partnership
Stater Bros. Charities and Shoes That Fit distributed more than 550 pairs of athletic shoes to students at the Redlands school following a Southern California fundraising campaign.
Education
Redlands Unified considers $26 million in state funding for student mental health, behavioral support
As elementary suspensions rise and counseling resources shrink, the district weighs a seven-year funding opportunity that has divided school board members over parental rights and state requirements.
Education
California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?
For more than a century the state’s K-12 system has been fragmented between the state superintendent of public instruction, State Board of Education, governor’s office, the Legislature, local school boards and a dozen other entities.
Education
Redlands Unified falls behind state in math as test scores remain below pre-pandemic levels
Only about half of students meet English standards and just over one-third meet math standards, while economic achievement gaps persist.
Education
University of Redlands hosts second annual banned books event
Librarians, authors and community members discuss growing challenges to books and the importance of protecting access to literature.
Education
Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill
A new math test will assess basic math skills for all K-2 students to help identify those who are struggling.
Education
Angels donate 2,000 game tickets to Redlands Unified students and families
Five elementary schools distributed tickets to families, while Kimberly Elementary students also participated in an Angels baseball clinic.
Education
California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early
Students behind in their math skills would get tutoring so they can catch up.
Education
Redlands school board discusses changes to library policies aimed at balancing viewpoints
Board members debated how to define controversial materials and how proposed changes would be implemented.
Public Safety
Six students arrested after fight at Citrus Valley High School
One 14-year-old girl faces a felony charge after police say she deployed pepper spray during the Tuesday morning altercation.
Education
New playgrounds, safety upgrades and more advance under Measure D
More than $26 million in Measure D funding has gone toward completed projects, while the district continues to advance safety, accessibility and modernization improvements.