BCSD union members accept memorandum that would lead to return of in-person learning
âItâs not just for the teachersâ safety.
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and last updated 2021-03-17 01:38:42-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Tuesday evening, members of the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association met their deadline to vote on their return to an in-person learning plan.
The memorandum between BCSD and BETA was accepted.
This means they will get COVID vaccinations for all staff, the district will be providing PPE and staff will get a $1,000 stipend for the rest of the school year.
Tuesday was the deadline for members of the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association to cast their votes on this deal.
BCSD offering STEAM summer program
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In this photo taken Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, an empty classroom is seen at a Christian cchool In the central Israeli city of Ramle. The Israeli school year has begun, but thousands of children from the Arab minority who attend Christian schools are still on summer vacation because of a strike to protest cuts in government funding that critics say amount to discrimination. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
and last updated 2021-03-16 17:01:48-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â The Bakersfield City School District is now recruiting STEAM Rangers. All incoming 1st through 8th grade students are eligible for a summer learning experience with access to Literacy, Mathematics, and STEAM instructional supports.
High school freshman discusses struggles with mental health during the pandemic
In honor of Social Worker Awareness, 23ABC is looking at COVID-19 s impact on student s mental health. 23ABC s Kristin Vartan spoke with a KHSD student about her difficulties.
and last updated 2021-03-16 14:09:45-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Amid the pandemic, many students are struggling with mental health.
Ridgeview High School freshman Zairrah Brown said in December, she tried to harm herself. She said her sister found her before it was too late. When you re alone you feel like no one sees you, no one cares so I might as well end it all,â Brown said. âIt s really hard to get those thoughts out of your head.
Bakersfield City School Districts finalizing talks with Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association for return to in-person learning
BETA president is hopeful to finalize details with the Bakersfield City School District about return to in-person learning. 23ABC s Kristin Vartan shares with us what working conditions they e asking for.
and last updated 2021-03-12 08:51:59-05
The Bakersfield City School District was originally supposed to phase-in in-person classes this month. Those dates were
pushed back to early April, shortly after being announced.
Thursday, the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association and The Bakersfield City School District met for over seven hours to finalize a memorandum of understanding on BCSDâs return to school.
Education expert shares how to alleviate COVID learning loss
Learning loss can happen at any time when a child leaves a formal class setting. An education expert says, since students have been out of that environment for such a long time, struggles in school are to be expected. but all is not lost. 23ABCâs Kristin Vartan spoke to Dr. Joseph Atman, the Executive Director of Middle Tree about tips and tricks for parents at home to alleviate COVID learning loss.
and last updated 2021-03-04 11:14:41-05
(KERO) â Learning loss can happen at any time when a child leaves a formal class setting.