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CSU system announces caste being added to anti-discrimination policy
The Cal State University system has announced that they will be adding caste to their Interim CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation issued on January 1, 2022.
Parents voice concerns at KHSD community forum
The Kern High School District held its second community forum Tuesday which allowed numerous attendees to ask questions and voice their concerns or opinions about the district’s upcoming boundary changes.
Free interactive learning toolkits for kids and teens available now from census
Parents facing an ongoing dilemma for keeping kids engaged and learning at home should check out some new free educational resources being offered by the census.This
Adjusting to distance learning doesn’t stop teachers from connecting with students
The days may start a few hours later than normal, but for teachers in the Bakersfield City School District work continues without recess.No
Kern High School District approves policies that protect immigrant students and families
Compelled by state law passed last year, Kern High School District board members voted Monday to enact a slew of policies that bolster protections to immigrant students and their families.
Q&A: CRLA attorney Rebecca Buckley-Stein discusses school climate
Rebecca Buckley-Stein is an attorney with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA), which offers free legal services to low income or no income rural communities in California.
How to Succeed in Community College with Veronica Morley on In the 661: Youth Voices for Kern
In the 661’s Veronica Morley shares tips how to succeed and move quickly through community college.
Mental Illness is not a Choice
Ja’Nell Gore, Youth Perspective
Too often social media gives a misconception of what depression looks like and sometimes even romanticizes it.
I’m Asian but I’m not Your Model Minority
Nikolas Lopez, Youth Perspective
The Asian model minority myth is a very misleading title. It’s a plays on the stereotype that Asians are super smart, have a strong a work ethic and are good at math.
What it Means to be a Black Girl
Ja’Nell Gore, Youth Perspective
It means dealing with ignorance every day till it seems as if you hear nothing else from people.