For over 20 years, Kern County students have turned to “Do the Math,” a math tutoring TV show produced by KCSOS’s Kern Education Television Network. The 23rd season starts on September 10, featuring a newly renovated studio with advanced technology, a larger demonstration area, and a modern and sophisticated look.
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The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), in partnership with Chevron, announced its plans today for The STEAM Yard, a first-of-its-kind educational center dedicated to fostering student growth through an innovative, student-centered approach.
The California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant Program has funded the development of a new environmental sustainability curriculum that will be implemented this fall at Camp KEEP’s Ocean and By the Sea campuses.
Standard Elementary School is proudly celebrating its recent designation as a Blue Zones Project (BZP) approved school, the first of its kind in the Standard School District. This achievement reflects the school’s efforts to create a healthier, more vibrant learning environment for its students. Students and staff celebrated today to highlight the practices that have earned Standard Elementary this recognition.
Applying to college requires time and effort. Just ask the more than 2,500 Kern County high school seniors who have started, or will start soon, navigating the sometimes complex process. Thankfully, several resources are available to students and families.
Do you know a student, educator or community member who is doing great work to make Kern County a more inclusive and welcoming place? Nominate them for the annual Equity Champion Awards program.
In recent years, Kern County schools have increasingly recognized the need for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in their classrooms. With the emotional and psychological challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressors, educators have been trying to find ways to better support their students’ mental health. The Positivity Project, also known as P2, has been embraced by the Panama Buena-Vista Union School District (PBVUSD) as one way to fulfill this need.
Recent Highland High School graduate Jack Stringer is fulfilling a dream he’s had since early childhood: attending the Air Force Academy to become a fighter pilot. His journey began long before he reported for basic training this summer at the prestigious Academy campus in Colorado Springs, requiring years of dedication, discipline, and perseverance.
Officials from Strata Credit Union and California Resources Corporation attended back to school nights in Wasco this week to surprise students and families with a $250,000 gift that will send all sixth graders to Camp KEEP this year.
Across the state, many students are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for adults: serving as representatives on their local school boards. Read about a few right here in Kern County.
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) and the Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) have partnered with HopSkipDrive, a rideshare service designed to get students to and from school. The service aims to fill gaps in transportation for some of the community’s most vulnerable children, including those in foster care and experiencing homelessness.
The story of Noor El Kereamy is one of tremendous ambition and achievement. The recent Stockdale High School graduate seamlessly blends her passions for science, dance, and community service into a story of success that inspires others. Now, this distinguished young woman has her sights set on the prestigious halls of Stanford University.
Employees working in KCSOS’s Transportation Department came together today to recognize the impact of their work for children in Kern County. The awards included the coveted CHP Safe Driving Certificates and KCSOS’s Safe Driving Pins.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), in conjunction with the Kern High School District, Bakersfield College, CSU, Bakersfield, and Taft College will host the annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center.
The Sierra Sands Unified School District (SSUSD) in Ridgecrest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has its sights set on an ambitious district improvement project. Coined “R3” — which stands for Rebound, Rebuild, Reimagine — the initiative is designed to ensure students have access to modern, safe school environments, as well as looking to the future and reshaping the landscape for a thriving community.
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.
First-generation college student Raul Garza is about to embark on an exciting new chapter in his life. After graduating from McFarland High School in the spring, Garza has set his aspirations on the University of California, Riverside where he will major in business.
Students from Kern County’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) are seeing themselves represented in STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) fields and getting the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM lessons. Migrant students participated in a free STEM Institute this summer at UC Santa Barbara.
This summer, the Beale Memorial Library in Bakersfield is a hub of creativity and learning, thanks to an interactive wind tube exhibit. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the library, is hosting this exhibit every Monday from 3-4 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. until the end of July.
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.
