Stories by Issue
Education
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DJUHSD to Rename High School: Chavez Collegiate High School
The Delano Joint Union High School District held a special meeting on June 29 and voted to rename Cesar E. Chavez High School as Chavez Collegiate High School.
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BCSD Board Votes to Rename Elementary School to Helen F. Chavez Elementary
Following months of community input and two board meetings dedicated to the issue, the Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) board members voted unanimously on Tuesday to rename Cesar E.
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Parents Address Barriers They Faced Navigating the School System, Resources that Helped
Photo from PIQE Retreat from PIQE website.
Parents gathered at a retreat with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) to address the importance of advocating for their children in the school system and the difference that resources can make.
‘We Don’t Matter Anymore’: CSUB Dining Workers Speak Out Over Job Loss
On June 9, workers and union representatives urged the Kern County Board of Education to protect longtime cafeteria employees, arguing that more than a dozen dining workers at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) could lose their jobs as food service operations transition to a new provider.
Community Schools Advocates Remain Hopeful Towards the End of State Budget Cycle
Monday, the California legislature voted to pass the state budget by the June 15 deadline; however, negotiations continue until Governor Newsom signs the budget on July 1.
Candidates Speak on Central Valley Priorities
A candidate forum in Kern County was held on May 21, bringing together community members, youth, and local leaders to meet the candidates running for Congress, the State Assembly, and the State Senate.