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KHSD meet to discuss grant plan for 2021-22 expanded learning program
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and last updated 2021-05-27 12:30:59-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Students of all ages have struggled with changes in the classroom over the past year. And now that many are back to learning in-person local educators are looking for ways to help those who may have fallen behind.
In a special meeting on Thursday KHSD is set to hear a report on a grant plan for the 2021-22 expanded learning program. The goal is to help low-income, foster, or homeless youth, as well as English learners among others.
Kern County students compete, win at International Science and Engineering Fair
A huge congrats to local Kern County science fair winners who took home big awards at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair, the largest science competition in the world!
and last updated 2021-05-25 11:46:24-04
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KERO) â A huge congrats to local Kern County science fair winners who took home big awards at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair, the largest science competition in the world.
In the systems software category, local Ridgeview High School seniors Joseph Cestone and Kevindeep Dhesi competed. In the biomedical engineering category, brothers Harjaisal and Ishaan Brar from Stockdale High School competed with different projects.
About a quarter of KHSD seniors opted to return during the first week of in-person instruction
Only a quarter of seniors opted to return to KHSD
and last updated 2021-04-16 20:09:38-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â The Kern High School District is winding down its first week with seniors allowed back on school campuses, with other students slated to come back in the coming weeks.
Officials say itâs mostly been a smooth transition back. But thereâs something missing. Students.
âIâd say overall definitely a happy atmosphere with the kids that wanted to come back, said Troy Guess, a North High English teacher.