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Bakersfield

Closing Education Gaps and Fostering Leadership: Willie J Frink College Prep Charter School Approved

In a bold and visionary step towards educational equity, the Kern County community is set to welcome a groundbreaking institution that aims to transform the educational landscape and bridge critical gaps in opportunities. The Willie J Frink College Prep Charter School, slated to open its doors in 2024, carries a distinct mission that sets it apart. With a focus on closing educational disparities and nurturing civic and entrepreneurial leadership, this charter school is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of students in Bakersfield.

Stefi Mar August 23, 2023

Bakersfield

OTS, Caltrans Highlight National Traffic Safety Month with Reminders to Go Safely for Back-to-School

facebooktwitterinstagram As families gear up to return to school, the surge in traffic is expected to affect more than just commute times, particularly for Black

James Luckey August 16, 2023

Bakersfield

Five Back-to-School Tips for Extreme Heat

Children are one of the groups at greatest risk of heat illness, including kids with disabilities or those with chronic health conditions like asthma or diabetes, so it is important to take extra precautions to protect them during extreme heat.

Stefi Mar August 8, 2023

Bakersfield

3 Reasons Your Child’s Annual Back-to-School Physical Is The Perfect Time To Talk About Mental Health

facebooktwitterinstagram For younger children, these appointments typically occur right after their birthday, but as they age, they may begin seeing their doctor closer to the

James Luckey July 30, 2023

Bakersfield

Your Taxes Raised $83.1 Billion for the State Last Fiscal Year; Schools Received $44.6 Billion

Schools across the Golden State received a windfall of $44.6 billion in local property tax revenue, according to the 2021-22 California Board of Equalization’s (BOE) Annual Report released late last month.

Stefi Mar May 3, 2023

Bakersfield

DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

Nearly 8 of 10 voters (79%) believe that the Mayor and D.C. Council should include a raise in compensation for DCPS and public charter school educators in this year’s budget. The same percentage of voters (79%) believe that the D.C. Council should maintain the 3.1% charter facilities allowance increase so public charter schools can continue to make rent or mortgage payments, complete major renovations or modernizations, and pay for utilities, repairs, and maintenance.

Stefi Mar March 21, 2023

Education K-12

Inglewood Calls on Its Legislators to Help Return local Control to City’s Schools

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) will soon announce its choice for the next County Administrator for the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD).

News Observer January 3, 2023

Congress

Congress Considers Bill Making $60K the Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation.

News Observer December 27, 2022

Education K-12

Gov Newsom Not Supporting Making Kindergarten Mandatory

Last week, the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom released a list of bills from the current legislative session that he signed and vetoed.

Jovi November 8, 2022

African Americans

NAACP Call for More Data Collection: High School Students Taught a Lesson for Holding ‘Mock Slave’ Auction

Athletes at a northern California high school are the latest group of students to be punished for a racially-insensitive prank.

Jovi October 11, 2022

Category: Education K-12