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.
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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.
A recent McFarland High School graduate is going from his small rural town to the university of his dreams thanks to his dedication to excellence and hard work. First-generation college student Jose Vasquez got accepted into all nine of the California colleges he applied to and has chosen to attend Stanford University in the fall.
McFarland High School Early College is offering all its students a significant head start through its robust dual enrollment program. In partnership with Bakersfield College (BC) and the Kern Community College District, McFarland High has developed an initiative that allows high school students to graduate not only with their high school diploma but also with an Associate of Arts degree or college credits, setting them up for future academic and career success.
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) is once again hosting its highly anticipated summer camps, drawing nearly 4,000 students from across the county. Taking place at three unique sites—California Living Museum (CALM), Kern County Museum and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History—these camps offer an engaging mix of education and fun, with a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).
Betsy Rodriguez, a first-generation college student, exemplifies the power of perseverance and dedication. Celebrating her remarkable academic success, Betsy graduated as valedictorian from Rosamond High School. She is now set to attend California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo to major in architecture.
The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, honored the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) for their impactful Do the Math television program in the education category. This award serves as a testament to the program’s remarkable influence on education in Kern County.
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) Educator Development program is getting ready to host the annual New Educator Summit Day of Learning, and local teachers still have an opportunity to sign up.
Camp KEEP is the recipient of a Whale Tail Grant from the California Coastal Commission. Funding will be used to enhance the student experience at the KEEP Ocean and KEEP By the Sea campuses beginning in the fall.
With a deep passion for space travel and an impressive array of interests and talents, Iamanni Jackson’s journey to one of the most prestigious universities in the world says a lot about her resilience and determination.
Wasco native Alexis Cruz, 19, has a remarkable story to share — one marked by perseverance, resilience, and impassioned support. He experienced hearing loss early in life, which presented challenges that could have easily limited his potential. Instead, these obstacles became the stepping stones leading him to the prestigious halls of Princeton University, where he recently finished his first year.
Career Technical Education (CTE) is not just vocational training. For those in Alternative Education (Alt Ed) settings like KCSOS’s court and community schools, CTE programming offers a unique opportunity for growth and is a transformative journey for many students.
From humble beginnings Joshua Alfaro has risen above numerous challenges to achieve academic success. As a senior at Delano High School, he is not only graduating but is also earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. This fall, he will attend UC Berkeley, one of the most prestigious universities in the country.
Valley Oaks Charter School allows parents to customize their child’s learning experience, tailoring it to their individual needs in a homeschool environment. Read what two graduates say about the program and what their plans are for the future.
The KCSOS AmeriCorps Program has become an invaluable resource in Kern County. Through the deployment of mentors across various school sites, the program provides crucial one-on-one support to students, assisting their academic and personal development and fostering positive learning environments.
Despite facing significant challenges throughout their academic journeys, local foster students have defied the odds and are now set to attend four-year universities this fall. Among these resilient students is Memory Richmond, who is a graduating senior at Mira Monte High School.
AVID, short for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college prep elective program on campuses across Kern County and beyond. Read about how two graduating seniors found it to be incredibly helpful as they planned for the next phase of life.
Meet Vanessa Ponce. She will graduate as Rosamond High School’s valedictorian on June 4 boasting an incredible 4.59 GPA. Her story is one in a series of Kern County “first-gens” that we are covering this graduation season.
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.
