Kern County education leaders address teacher shortage and strategy
Kern County Superintendent Larry E. Reider outlines a looming teacher shortage with one third of California teachers nearing retirement, 150000 Kern students, and 465 new teachers needed. He cites demographics, enrollment growth, and pay gaps, plus rural hiring challenges, and highlights Kern High School District teaching academies to grow future teachers.
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California
Kern County
Kern
Bakersfield
Kern High School
Back to School drive boosts families in Shafter
Maria P. Munoz recounts a church-led effort at Valley Bible Fellowship Bakersfield that distributed 325+ school supply kits and clothing to 116 families plus 90 haircuts. Volunteers organized snacks Veggie Tales and services with broad church support, aiming to unite the community beyond politics.
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Valley Bible Fellowship
Bakersfield
Mexico
Art
Yolanda Plaza
High Visions
James
Shafter
Maria P. Munoz
School year begins and time slips away fast
The author reflects on the quick passage of time as a new school year starts. They emphasize cherishing each day and note that school life leaves a lasting imprint on our memories as youth.
Bullies in School and Parents Who Listen
A personal reflection on bullying in childhood, the impact on memory, and how parental intervention stopped abuse. The piece cites a World Health Organization and National Institute of Child Health and Human Development survey showing one in three U.S. children face bullying, urging vigilance, open conversation, and safe schools while sharing a family update on a trip to Atlanta.
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World Health Organization
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
U.S
Brandi
Atlanta
Georgia
Memories of Monrovia Duarte high school fashion 1952 53
A personal reminiscence recalls freshman beanies at Monrovia Duarte High in California, Pat Boone era trends, Spalding white bucks, and chalk puff upkeep. It traces fashion, friendships, and a young romance through sophomore year, then shifts to Shafter restaurant plans by Willows Ranch.
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Monrovia-Duarte
Monrovia
California
Pat Boone
Spalding Company
Knight In Shining Armor
Shafter
Leland Scott
Willows Ranch
Buttonwillow
Spencer
Lerdo
James
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