W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 31
April 1 1, 2024
RUSD Community Unites at Literacy & N um e ra c y Bl o ck Pa r ty
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(Left photo) Young minds at work at the Rialto Unified School District’s Literacy and Numeracy Block Party. Kolb Middle School teacher John Uy was on hand to assist students with Legos during the Block Party . From constructing 'block'tastic adventures with LEGOs to immersing themselves in 'wordy' wonders with free books, there were many options for attendees to explore during the event on April 6.
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he education community across the Rialto Unified School District was abuzz with excitement as families excitedly gathered for the Literacy & Numeracy Block Party on April 6. The district’s annual celebration of literacy and numeracy attracted
several thousand attendees who were enthusiastic to celebrate learning.
This year’s event carried a theme reminiscent of a bustling construction site and transformed the Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Center for Education into a hub of creativity and learning. Families
Families enjoyed the engaging booths hosted by elementary schools and service areas from across the district. These booths offered resources for families
and celebrated reading, math, and learning with different creative activities and games for the whole family to enjoy. From constructing 'block'tastic adventures with LEGOs to immersing themselves in 'wordy' wonders with free books, there were many options for attendees to explore. RUSD, cont. on next pg.
Over 108,000 Californians on Medicare to See $35 Insulin Cap: Inland Empire to Benefit from Groundbreaking Healthcare Savings
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n a move to elevate healthcare affordability, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, alongside Representative Pete Aguilar, announced groundbreaking measures to reduce prescription drug costs for Californians, particularly for the Latino community, which has historically faced challenges in accessing affordable medication.
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During his visit to the Inland Empire as part of his “National Latino Health Tour,” Secretary Becerra emphasized the positive impact of the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.
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delved into a world where literacy and numeracy intertwined seamlessly, crafting unforgettable memories one activity at a time.
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Representative Pete Aguilar and Secretary Xavier Becerra sharing data on recent prescription drug negotiations at SAC Health in San Bernardino on April 5, 2024.
"We have to remember that there were days before the Inflation Reduction Act became law and lowered the price of insulin, people were having to ration their insulin and make decisions about what to do in their daily lives if they wanted to afford it,” said Becerra. “Today, people paying no more than $35 for insulin when on Medicare is a big deal, and the fact that we now have the ability to negotiate the
prices on medicine is huge.”
The $35 insulin cost cap is set to benefit 108,164 Californians on Medicare who use insulin, addressing a critical need in a state where one 10-milliliter vial of insulin can cost up to $400; a person usually needs two to three vials a month. “This is the right thing to do for our patient care. We are going to continue lowering the cost of healthcare here in the Inland Empire because it matters to people,” said Rep. Aguilar.
Further emphasizing the Act's impact, Rep. Aguilar highlighted that drug negotiations will benefit more than 830,000 California Medicare enrollees, saving them between $64 and $4,297 in out-of-pocket costs for the first ten drugs subject to price negotiations. Additionally, the Act ensures that recommended vaccines are now free for the more than 1.2 million Latinos in California enrolled in Medicare, and introduces a $2,000 annual outof-pocket cost cap, effective in 2025, which will save 203,210 Californians an average of $341.84. Healthcare, cont. on next pg.