Spring break is in full swing, but some students are still working hard, not with a pen and paper but with dirt and cooking oil. The idea behind the edible schoolyard is to improve the relationship kids have with their food.
Bakersfield College felt the impact of the pandemic just like every other institution but a look at the numbers of enrollment shows that even though there was a decline from 2019 to 2021 the school has faired better than most community colleges statewide.
Graduation day is meant to be a time of celebration, but for many high school seniors facing homelessness, it often signals the end of free meals and a place to be during the day.
The Bakersfield City School District hosted a public workshop about their budgeting plan for the next few years. The district said some of the measures they are working on are focusing dollars on students’ social and emotional learning.