San Bernardino City Unified School District

Bonnie Johnson (1934–2019), a fearless leader who changed the landscape of American education. In 1972, the League of Mothers, led by Johnson, won a landmark Supreme Court case forcing the desegregation of San Bernardino City Schools. Her victory came after a grueling seven-year battle and school boycott marked by threats of violence from the KKK.

April 26, 2026

Civil Rights Landmark Becomes New Hub for Student Success: Valdez Educational Services Grand Opening

The new headquarters of Valdez Educational Services will be dedicated to the late Bonnie Sheree Johnson, a civil rights advocate best known for her role in fighting school segregation during the 1960s and as a “torchbearer” for civil rights in the Inland Empire (advancing educational equality and community empowerment). …

November 1, 2022

SB City Unified School District Board Candidate Mikki Cichocki Receives Teacher of the Year Award

“I first met her when we were working together in the Restorative Youth Court Program. I quickly understood that she was so…

October 24, 2022

San Bernardino Board of Education Superintendent Ted Alejandre Endorses Mikki Cichocki for SBCUSD Board

“Mikki is focused on what students need to be successful.,” said San Bernardino County Schools Superintendent Ted Alejandre. SAN BERNARDINO,…

September 18, 2022

Mikki Cichocki Says Every Student Deserves a Chance!

“Every student deserves a chance to succeed,” says San Bernardino City Unified School District board candidate Mikki Cichocki. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF….