Photo Essay: Thousands Turn Out for Kern County College Night
Thousands of students and families explored college opportunities, connected with representatives and planned for their futures at Kern County College Night.
Two Arvin High School Educators Honored with Yale Educator Award
Two Arvin High School educators are receiving national recognition. Gerardo Guzman and Matthew Regpala have been named recipients of the 2026 Yale Educator Award, honoring educators who make a lasting impact on their students.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Lamont Students Celebrate Through Music, Dance
Lamont Elementary School District’s mariachi and folklórico programs engage more than 100 students in celebrating Mexican heritage, connecting them to their culture, families, and community through music, dance, and performance.
Kern Educator Summit Brings Educators Together to Strengthen Classrooms
When educators have the opportunity to learn from one another, the benefits often extend to the students they serve. Educators from across Kern County gathered at the Bell Tower Plaza Saturday for the annual Kern Educator Summit, where they connected and shared ideas to bring back to their classrooms.
FCMAT’s Michael Fine Reflects on Legacy as Retirement Nears
Michael Fine has spent more than 30 years navigating some of California public education’s toughest financial challenges. As retirement nears, the FCMAT CEO reflects on a career built on truth, trust and putting students first.
Three Kern Students Named Among Nation’s Top 300 Young Scientists
Three Kern County students are among the nation’s top young scientists after being selected as Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
Students Climb 2,200 Steps to Honor Lives Lost, Heroes of 9/11
The stadium stairs at Independence High School became a place of remembrance Wednesday morning as students from the Kern High School District’s ROC/CTEC Public Service Programs climbed 2,200 steps in honor of the first responders who answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.
Reagan Elementary’s Mila Ready for Her Times Square Moment
Seven-year-old Mila is used to lighting up the halls at Reagan Elementary with her big personality and even bigger smile. Next week, she’ll light up Times Square.
Registration Now Open for Free Bridges Language and Literacy Conference
Educators from across Kern County and beyond will come together Nov. 6–7 at Bell Tower Plaza in downtown Bakersfield for the annual Bridges Connecting Language & Literacy Conference, a free professional learning event focused on strengthening literacy and language instruction for diverse student populations.
Honorees Named for Inaugural Kern County PURPOSE Awards Oct. 8
Eleven individuals and teams representing some of the best of Kern County education will take center stage Oct. 8 as the Kern County Superintendent of Schools hosts the inaugural Kern County PURPOSE Awards at Bell Tower Plaza.
Fruitvale Schools Honored for Positive Approach to Student Behavior
Fruitvale School District’s PBIS and MTSS programs use positive, individualized support and data-driven interventions to improve student behavior, earning every school recognition for progress while helping students feel supported rather than defined by their behavior.
2026 KCSOS You Make a Difference Awardees Named
Each year, KCSOS recognizes outstanding employees who exemplify the organization’s mission of serving children through excellence, innovation, and dedication. Meet this year’s honorees.
NASA Astronaut Captain Victor Glover Inspires Students at Sierra Sands Unified
Artemis II astronaut Captain Victor Glover returned to Ridgecrest to share his journey from military aviation to space exploration, inspiring Sierra Sands Unified students to pursue their own goals through education, resilience, and perseverance.
$10,000 Stipends Aim to Open Doors for California’s Future Teachers
California’s new $10,000 student teacher stipend is helping remove a major barrier to entering the profession, while a statewide campaign and new toolkit are helping spread the word.
Katarina Osdale Finds Purpose in a Full-Circle Return to KCSOS
Katarina Osdale overcame addiction and hardship to rebuild her life, pursue education, and inspire others through her full-circle return to KCSOS.
BCSD Students Find Their Rhythm During Music in Our Schools Week
Students from across Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) gathered throughout the week for school assemblies celebrating the district’s annual Music in Our Schools Week (MIOSW).
KCSOS Looks Toward New Era of Dining at CSUB
KCSOS is assuming dining operations at CSU Bakersfield, bringing a nonprofit, student-focused approach with new food options, expanded services, local sourcing, and employment opportunities.
Kern County Community Reading Project Seeks Volunteers
You can help a child become a stronger, more confident reader by volunteering just one hour a week. The Kern County Community Reading Project is seeking volunteers to provide one-on-one reading support to local second-graders.
Back-to-School Traffic Safety with BPD Traffic Sgt. Rex Davenport
Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Sergeant Rex Davenport encourage families to prioritize back-to-school safety by slowing down, following traffic laws, modeling safe habits, staying alert, and teaching children safe practices as they travel to and from school.
California Teacher of the Year to Inspire Fellow Kern County Educators Sept. 12
April Raguindin, a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Bakersfield City School District and one of California’s 2026 Teachers of the Year, will deliver the keynote address at the free Educator Summit scheduled Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Bell Tower Plaza.