On October 18, The California Department of Education (CDE) released student performance data results from the 2022–23 administration of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), which includes assessments for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The assessments are given annually to students in grades three through eight and 11. Prior to the […]
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Growing up on a rancho just outside of Bakersfield’s city limits, Hilda Wright was brought up learning how to calculate real-world math problems at a very early age. Now, as a Math Coordinator for KCSOS with over 28 years of education experience, she credits her passion and career to one person: her father. Despite only […]
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How one KCSOS staffer works to preserve her father’s legacy in providing equitable access to Hispanic communities in Kern County As the daughter of Raul Camacho Sr., publisher of the first Spanish-language newspaper in Kern County, Lilly Rosenberger saw first-hand the sacrifices her father made to provide local news to the Spanish-speaking populations of rural […]
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Four individuals have been named Kern County Equity Champions for their work advocating for, modeling, and promoting inclusive practices in our schools and our community at large. In all, ten individuals were nominated for the honor within three categories — student, educator, and community member. The recipients were chosen by a committee and were recognized […]
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The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office has announced that volunteers are now being sought for the annual Kern County Community Reading Project, which has returned after being on hiatus during the pandemic. The project recruits and trains community members to become reading coaches for local second grade students. Volunteers attend a two-hour training session […]
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From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, KCSOS celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the countless contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Today, we highlight the contributions and transformative work happening to help migrant families and Hispanic communities in […]
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After over two decades and with more than 950 live episodes in the books, “Do the Math” kicks off its 22nd season on Sept. 12. Although “Do the Math” was the brainchild of former KCSOS employees Janis Jones, coordinator of after-school programs, and Laurie Maclin, coordinator of instructional media, Michael Cushine, a GATE teacher with […]
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Numerous individuals who have retired over the past year were honored for their dedication as “advocates for children” during KCSOS’s annual retirement celebration held on June 13, 2023. Among those celebrated was Bonnie Saenz, who with 45 years under her belt, is believed to be the longest tenured employee ever with the office. 2022-23 Retirees […]
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With summer on the horizon for many students here in Kern County, parents should be aware of preventing what is known as the “summer slide.” The phrase “summer slide” refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge that students experience over the summer break when they are not engaged in formal learning activities. However, […]
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At a Kern County Board of Education special meeting held on the evening of May 11, the publicly elected Board appointed Kern County Associate Superintendent Dr. John Mendiburu as the next Kern County Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2023. This comes after current Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Barlow announced her retirement […]
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