Uniting Rural School Districts for Community Success
Amid sprawling almond orchards and oil patches on Kern’s west side, a unique partnership has emerged that embodies what it means to truly collaborate to uplift an entire community.
State Education News
Kern’s School Enrollment Up Slightly as West Bakersfield Aids Growth
School enrollment is up slightly countywide for the third year. Pockets of southwest and northwest Bakersfield account for most of the growth.
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Superintendent, Assemblyman Advocate for Expanded Dual Enrollment
Sierra Sands Unified School District Superintendent Dr. April Moore has partnered with Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong to author Assembly Bill 2019. The bill would amend California law to allow for more flexibility for school districts wanting to expand their dual enrollment offerings.
Community Schools Support the Whole Child, Whole Families
Community Schools are a nationwide initiative to bring education together with whole communities. They not only focus on academics, but also on providing students and families with wraparound support services such as social emotional support, healthcare, transportation and much more.
Getting Down To Business: Students Compete at Virtual Enterprise Event
The Kern High School District (KHSD) teamed up with Virtual Enterprise International (VEI) to host the 25th annual Virtual Enterprise California Conference and Trade Exhibition on Jan. 17 & 18, 2024.
School Dashboard Offers a Glimpse into Key School Indicators
The 2023 iteration of the School Dashboard, California’s annual report card for its K-12 public education system, was released today. Part of the state’s education accountability system, the Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.