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Ten Commandments in classrooms? Community weighs in
In December, Pastor Angelo Frazier urged the Board to include the Ten Commandments in classrooms, igniting a debate over religion in schools.
Candidates share visions for Kern County schools at public forum
On Thursday evening, community members gathered at the MLK Community Center to meet and hear from local school board candidates seeking seats across several key educational districts.
CalFresh Healthy Living hosts resource fair to boost access to fresh, local produce
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) will be hosting a resource fair on Saturday, August 10, from 7:45 a.m.
Bakersfield College announces free English classes in Arvin starting this fall
On Thursday, the Bakersfield College (BC) Arvin Educational Center announced a significant initiative to support farm-working families in Arvin and Lamont: free English classes will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from August 26 to December 11 at the Caliente Creek Community Center, thanks to a partnership with SelfHelp Enterprise.
New law prevents schools from disclosing student gender identity changes to parents
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will bar school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
High schools in Kern County hope to improve dismal college requirement courses rate
While most high school students are out on summer vacation, school district offices remain open as administrators continue to work and prepare for the new school year which is only a few weeks away.
In rural Kern, schools embrace community concept education
“We are the hub of this community, there’s nothing out here. No grocery stores, no banks, no libraries,” said Cindy Castro, Superintendent for the Vineland School District southeast of Bakersfield.
Opening of new Arvin college center delayed to Spring 2025
After being pushed back multiple times, the Bakersfield College Arvin Educational Center (AEC) is now set to open its doors for the Spring 2025 semester.
Kern County Board of Education adopts book policy amidst controversy
On Tuesday night, the Kern Board of Education voted unanimously — with one trustee absent — to pass the Supplementary Instructional Materials Policy, otherwise known as BP 6161.11.
California launches CalKIDS: every child’s path to college savings
California has launched a program that aims to make the dream of getting a college education a reality for every child in the State.