While Kern High School District has made strides in driving down suspension and expulsion rates, more students say they are skipping days of school because they feel unsafe on campus, according to data released by the district during a community forum hosted at West High School Thursday.
By FABIAN GONZALEZ/South Kern Sol
ARVIN—Gustavo Hurtado Jr. knew he was graduating, so he tried out for his high school’s wrestling team.
School expulsions have been on the rise and on the forefront of youth and adult allies to create a solution.