Highgate Elementary News Today

Millions of Americans getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse. Meanwhile in Bakersfield, some local teachers took the chance to teach a once in a lifetime lesson.

The district says nearly 400 people came to Highgate Elementary school to learn about and apply for jobs at the schools. Officials say being able to have events like these give people an opportunity to understand more about roles and the schools, to encourage them to apply.

Students across the nation, including in Kern County are testing lower than required for their grade level as a result of virtual learning in the past year and a half.