Often a prerequisite for college the test was canceled last year due to the ongoing pandemic. However, the College Board says with the proper precautions it can resume in 2021.
KHSD looking to bring back students as early as March, waiting on state approval
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â The Kern High School District is working on a plan to bring some students back to campus as early as the first week of March.
During a special board of trustees meeting held Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Bryon Schaefer discussed the district s Safe Schools for All Safety Review, which if approved by the state will layout how students could return to campus.
If the state approves the plan, the board discussed bringing back students with disabilities and English learners. Students that are considered at risk/high-need will also be brought back, including foster/homeless youth and CTEC/ROC.
KHSD slated to receive $101 million from the state and federal governments
The Kern High School District is set to receive $101 million dollars in CARES funding in total from the state and federal governments. 23ABCâs Kristin Vartan has the details on where that money is going.
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The Kern High School District is not only the largest school district in Kern County, but the largest high school district in the state, with 40,000 students.
Thatâs why the $101 million in CARES funds theyâre slated to receive from the state and federal governments combined, KHSD trustee Jeff Flores said, matter.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District educator recognized for his work during the pandemic
Jason Hodgson the director of professional development at the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District was one of eleven educators across the country who received recognition from education week s annual Leaders to Learn From special report.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â A local educator is being honored for his work in response to the pandemic s impact in the classroom.
Jason Hodgson the director of professional development at the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District was one of eleven educators across the country who received recognition from education week s annual Leaders to Learn From special report.
Panama-Buena Vista School District announces tentative reopening dates It is important to remember the dates for return are tentative based on meeting the guidelines released by the state on January 14, 2021.
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and last updated 2021-02-11 12:42:59-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â On Wednesday, the Panama-Buena Vista School District announced it would resume reopening for in-person instruction.
According to a statement released by the district, the recent decline in the COVID-19 case rate in Kern County led to the decision to resume reopening phases tentatively starting on March 4th for transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and targeted junior high groups. Additional grades would tentatively begin on March 11th and 18th. A date for grades 7 and 8 have not been set.