Thanks to California’s Universal Meal Program (UMP), all students in Kern’s 46 school districts will once again have access to free breakfast and lunch regardless of income during their school day.
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California recently enacted a new law that will require high school students to complete a semester-long ethnic studies course before graduation. In anticipation, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is taking significant steps to prepare educators for the new requirement.
Two high school seniors in the Delano Joint Union High School District have been awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, securing a full-ride to the college of their choice.
School enrollment is up slightly countywide for the third year. Pockets of southwest and northwest Bakersfield account for most of the growth.
Amid sprawling almond orchards and oil patches on Kern’s west side, a unique partnership has emerged that embodies what it means to truly collaborate to uplift an entire community.
Sierra Sands Unified School District Superintendent Dr. April Moore has partnered with Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong to author Assembly Bill 2019. The bill would amend California law to allow for more flexibility for school districts wanting to expand their dual enrollment offerings.
Community Schools are a nationwide initiative to bring education together with whole communities. They not only focus on academics, but also on providing students and families with wraparound support services such as social emotional support, healthcare, transportation and much more.
The Kern High School District (KHSD) teamed up with Virtual Enterprise International (VEI) to host the 25th annual Virtual Enterprise California Conference and Trade Exhibition on Jan. 17 & 18, 2024.
The 2023 iteration of the School Dashboard, California’s annual report card for its K-12 public education system, was released today. Part of the state’s education accountability system, the Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.
