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Palla Elementary School in the Greenfield Union School District lost a trusted friend this week when Willie McClaren passed away. Willie was a wonderful friend to all the students and staff at Palla School. He was not only...
Posted by duncanv
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 18:17:23 PST
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Columbia Elementary School will be celebrating Veteran's Day by honoring Bakersfield Veterans. The celebration begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, November 10th. The program will include a color guard, music, a special speaker, slide...
Posted by jackieholmes1
- Fri Nov 6, 2009 14:44:51 PST
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Like the coming of fog and rain, Bakersfield citizens know and expect another winter recurrence – flu. That means it’s also time to get your flu shot, and a unique community partnership is working together to provide free flu...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 09:00:40 PDT
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Travel in style with the rowdiest bunch of football fans around and cheer on the Bakersfield College Renegades football team!
Bakersfield College’s Alumni Association will be sponsoring a bus trip to the final football game of...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:16:37 PDT
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In an effort to raise awareness and money for the world’s most common cause of cancer death in women, Bakersfield College’s volleyball team presents their second annual “Attacking the Cure” campaign Friday night...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 09:43:16 PDT
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In his recent Opinion letter, Louis Wildman listed reasons for why “evaluating teachers on the basis of student test scores is not a good idea.” Although this idea has been discussed for several years, it is now part of the...
Posted by mcdougle
- Sun Oct 18, 2009 13:19:39 PDT
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Each week, kindergarteners in BCSD are learning six conceptually developed Amazing Words for speaking and listening. The children listen to stories, sing songs, dramatize and illustrate these words to develop vocabulary and...
Posted by victor_joyce
- Fri Oct 2, 2009 07:35:57 PDT
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A journey From Darkness into Light awaits the audience at a special concert event featuring the Bakersfield College Chorale and Chamber Singers with special guests, the Foothill High School Chamber Singers.
“This concert is...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:52:26 PDT
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Charles Darwin may be best known for his theories on natural selection.
Born in 1809, Darwin was an English naturalist who realized and researched on the idea that all species of life have evolved from common ancestors. While his idea...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:45:37 PDT
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Painting, theater, music, good food and friends are all important elements of the Bakersfield College Foundation’s second annual A Knight with the Arts, happening Thursday, October 8, at the College’s Indoor Theater,...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:28:07 PDT
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There is no doubt that changes are needed in the Kern High School District. One such change can't come soon enough -- the expulsion of Ken Mettler. As a neo-conservative that only cares about his own...
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- Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:47:56 PDT
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For over 60 years, third and fourth grade students have traveled to the Kern County Museum to learn about the lifestyle and culture of the Yokuts Indians. The program has changed over the years, but the school children of today are still...
Posted by sawoodman
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:53:04 PDT
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Turning students into sardines and cramming them into portable trailers is a great way to raise test scores. Having more students in class gives the teacher more opportunities to teach to each students' individual learning...
Posted by bigjpop
- Wed Sep 9, 2009 13:04:58 PDT
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A poll on FaceBook asked;
"Should the United States President be allowed to do a nationwide address to our children at school, without prior parental consent?”
Why not...shouldn't our kids be able to hear...
Posted by dianeof70s
- Mon Sep 7, 2009 16:59:10 PDT
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I learned on the TV news today about the Norris and Bakersfield district plans to ban President Obama’s back to school welcome speech. Students of color, now over 50% of the enrollments in local...
Posted by emjackson
- Fri Sep 4, 2009 10:07:51 PDT
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It may be as foreign of an idea as you can think of – learning robotics when you are out of school, your kids are grown, and your grandkids are bouncing around the house. But it’s those grandkids who are likely to get the...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 15:24:31 PDT
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Productions of King Lear and A Midsummer Night’s Dream will begin with an opening night on Tuesday, September 15 and will run for two weeks, with an alternating performance each evening in Bakersfield College’s Indoor...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 16:05:10 PDT
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The Bakersfield College Alumni Association welcomes the public to join in the festivities at the 55th annual BBQ, September 10 at Stramler Park on North Chester. All proceeds from the event will assist deserving students with...
Posted by amberc
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 15:40:17 PDT
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I always knew I would be a teacher. I even received a scholarship given specifically to students planning to pursue a career in education. When I reached college, the push was to make education more...
Posted by Sally5
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 21:32:21 PDT
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For some parents, this summer marks the last season before school starts. Kaiser Permanente’s pediatric physician, Fernando Fan has some advice for parents sending their little one to Kindergarten this year – make sure to get...
Posted by Jason1983
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 09:46:45 PDT
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The parents, politicians, and pundits of Bakersfield have been grappling with an explosive economic issue. Which to cut, teacher pay or JV sports, to save our schools.
In an attempt to solve the KHSD budget crisis, Mr....
Posted by dlollar67
- Thu Jul 9, 2009 06:30:13 PDT
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In response to Ralph Bailey's story,..."It'd be "iinsane" to cut JV Sports.....
Ralph, I know that Orange Julius, I grew up in Sherman Oaks a few blocks from that landmark and although it was an...
Posted by TruthAndLogicAreEvil
- Sun Jul 5, 2009 19:20:21 PDT
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Recently, Kern High School District Trustee Ken Mettler shared rather curious ideas to assuage the current high school budget crisis. By suggesting teachers take a 5% pay cut, Mr. Mettler seems to be utilizing a...
Posted by dlollar67
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 22:14:54 PDT
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Some say if you constantly predict doom, someday you will be a prophet. But for many, the reality of another terrorist attack like that which resulted in the World Trade Center’s demise on September 11, 2001 is not a matter of...
Posted by amberc
- Tue Jun 9, 2009 09:06:21 PDT
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The East Bakersfield High School Class of 1979 is planning our 30 year reunion and looking for classmates. Please visit our website at www.ebhs79.com.
Posted by mom5mac
- Thu Jun 4, 2009 12:39:41 PDT
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Once described as the “Little Band that could,” Stockdale Christian School’s Advanced Band continues to amaze music educators throughout California.
The band, continuing to demonstrate instrumental ability...
Posted by dferris
- Thu May 28, 2009 15:02:14 PDT
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Court and Community Schools, operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS), will conduct graduation ceremonies at 11 a.m. on May 30 at Bakersfield High School’s Harvey Auditorium, 1241 G Street. The...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Wed May 27, 2009 14:03:46 PDT
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Burroughs High School sophomores Amy Lee and Thomas Wooding from Ridgecrest topped the list of Kern County students earning awards at the 58th annual California Science Fair which concluded May 19 in Los Angeles. Lee and...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Wed May 20, 2009 11:14:51 PDT
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Mrs. Moore teaches science at Lakeside school. She is very dedicated. My child didn’t like science, but she loves it now because of Mrs. Moore’s creative...
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- Mon May 18, 2009 19:32:32 PDT
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Thorner School fourth-grader Stephen Bush, Old River Elementary fifth-grader Acquila Maliyekkal and Endeavour Elementary sixth-grader Olivia Belda emerged as Bank of America Essay and Speech Contest winners among 25 of...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Fri May 8, 2009 09:28:07 PDT
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Scott Wolford graduated from California State University Bakersfield in 1989 with a bachelors degree in Physical Education. He swam for the Roadrunners. He enjoyed the local lakes and headed for the coast to enjoy California’s...
Posted by Dolphinzen
- Thu May 7, 2009 07:34:40 PDT
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Although it is not scored as a team competition, Murray Middle School of Ridgecrest distinguished itself with 10 category finalists and Rosedale Middle School and La Viña Middle...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Mon May 4, 2009 14:33:52 PDT
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Twenty-one students from Kern County schools achieved honors at the History Day in California competition which concluded May 3 in Sacramento. The annual competition focused on the national theme...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Mon May 4, 2009 13:42:51 PDT
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For the first time in the history of the Bakersfield College Student Government Association (SGA), the annual elections of the board of directors is being planned and carried out though a partnership with Kern County Elections. In years...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 09:50:53 PDT
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Bakersfield College’s William M. Thomas Planetarium has added another show to its Spring 2009 schedule. Two Small Pieces of Glasstraces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 07:35:40 PDT
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The Kern High School District’s (KHSD) Nueva Continuation High School has been named a 2009 Model Continuation High School by the California Dept. of Education.
Nueva, located in Lamont, was one of 14 continuation schools...
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- Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:21:36 PDT
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Students and community members alike will be able to partake in free health screenings, blood pressure checks and information on topics such as diabetes and health careers during Bakersfield College’s 10th Annual Health and...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 08:49:15 PDT
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Bakersfield College’s Norman Levan Center for the Humanities is pleased to announce that Dr. Gary Kessler, emeritus professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religion at California State University, Bakersfield will be at Bakersfield...
Posted by amberc
- Thu Apr 16, 2009 08:12:36 PDT
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United Way of Kern County’s Raising a Reader® program is committed to improving kindergarten readiness for the children of families in our county not just for today, but for years to come.
The Raising a Reader®...
Posted by JulieUnitedWay
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:47:26 PDT
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Guest Reader, Deputy Nick Evans, cheerfully fielded questions and comments from Room K-1 kindergarteners at Owens Primary School. After reading two color-mixing stories and 2 cloud stories, Deputy Nick Evans thrilled the...
Posted by victor_joyce
- Mon Apr 6, 2009 17:34:28 PDT
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On the 4th day of April, Freedom Middle School students are traveling to the east coast for there 8th grade trip. Our Congressmen Kevin McCarthy went to great length to schedule a visit to the White House for our students. Our great...
Posted by wmdauster
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 22:32:59 PDT
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EASTON, Pa. (www.lafayette.edu) – Lafayette College senior Kathleen Kretzmer of Bakersfield is performing independent research that explores the chemical systems used by invasive plant species to survive in certain locations....
Posted by veresinm
- Tue Mar 31, 2009 08:05:20 PDT
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The Stockdale High School Color Guard Team made history with their recent success at the Winter Guard International Regional Competition. They took first place in their division. Now they are off to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the...
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- Mon Mar 23, 2009 14:16:17 PDT
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On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the Autism Society of America Chapter-Kern Autism Network will present “Transition Planning for High School Students with Disabilities,” a workshop led by Vickie Shufton. The workshop will...
Anonymous user
- Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:37:53 PDT
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Designing wind barriers to reduce soil erosion and measuring gender and the stroop effect were just some of the subjects under scrutiny by dozens of students who entered projects in the 22nd...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 08:58:54 PDT
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LQ’s Performing Arts Center will be honored for their Community Involvement during an Award’s Assembly
LQ’s Performing Arts Center will be awarded a plague of achievement on Friday, March 27, 2009 at Wayside...
Posted by laquette
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 08:50:20 PDT
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The Kern High School District’s (KHSD) Nueva Continuation High School has been named a 2009 Model Continuation High School by the California Dept. of Education.
Nueva, located in Lamont, was one of 14 continuation schools...
Anonymous user
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 08:31:26 PDT
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When in comes to driving a school bus, Greenfield Union School District proved it has the best driver and best driving team in the county. Greenfield’s Essa Hall earned top driving honors in the large bus category, and the district...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:09:38 PDT
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"Hi Ho, Hi Ho, to Highland High we go" could have been the soundtrack as hundreds of kindergarteners went from one activity to another learning about agriculture from teacher Rick Lemucchi's agriculture students. The high...
Posted by victor_joyce
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:07:09 PDT
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Local residents have an opportunity to see why school bus drivers are skillful at safely transporting children, by attending the 25th annual California Association of School Transportation...
Posted by KCSOSCOMM
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 16:50:50 PDT
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