Posts Tagged as "education"

Students speak at KHSD meeting in support of non-binary teacher who is receiving hate

February 9, 2023 / By
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Olive Garrison is a Bakersfield history teacher who, according to students who attended Monday’s Kern High School District (KHSD) Board of Trustees meeting, has been receiving death threats after an interview with The New York Times was published.

“Our Story” a musical highlighting Black history comes to Bakersfield

January 26, 2023 / By
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On February 6 “Our Story,” a musical focused on uplifting Black history, will be coming to Bakersfield at the Fox Theater. 

The Arevalo family’s uses their platform to bring awareness to the deaf community

January 17, 2023 / By
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Estefani and Oscar Arevalo have a small family in Kern County where they work, thrive, and educate the community about what it means to be deaf or hard of hearing. 

Kern County Board of Education approves CAAT petition despite community and legal counsel concerns

January 11, 2023 / By
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Tuesday night Kern County Board of Education approved the Central for Arts and Technology (CAAT) petition to build a charter school with a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Nueva Vista Language Academy gets selected to represent California in Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2022 / By
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Nueva Vista Language Academy got selected this year to represent the state of California at the Christmas tree lighting in Washington, D.C.

Bakersfield College professors leave students feeling unsafe

December 15, 2022 / By
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“Disrespected, irritated, angry, and unwanted,” is how Jordyn Davis explained feeling after being met with a hostile environment from professors at Bakersfield College. 

Class of 2023 express their thoughts on college applications

December 2, 2022 / By
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High school seniors express their sentiments on applying to college and their plans for the future.

‘Don’t forget about your tribe’ Jael Rivera brings Aztec culture to Voorhies Elementary

November 15, 2022 / By
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Imagine seeing your favorite elementary school staff member show up to school one day in full Aztec dance attire with an array of indigenous instruments to perform for you.

Op-Ed: A call to KCCD leaders ‘do not allow such hateful rhetoric and actions to continue’

November 15, 2022 / By
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Op-Ed by: BC Professor, Paula L. Parks Ph.D

As seven African American students walked into a committee meeting at Bakersfield College, there were murmurs, frowns, and hostile stares.

Retired professor, Gonzalo Santos, statement to BC Curriculum Committee

October 20, 2022 / By
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Editors note: Retired California State University of Bakersfield professor, Gonzalo Santos, addressed the Bakersfield College Academic Senate Curriculum Committee in regards to two proposed courses.