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Kern County Schools Move to Put 4 Computers Per Class

Kern County schools plan to equip classes with at least four computers, a move tied to a $1 million price tag. About 139,300 students entered Kern classrooms for the fall term, a 1.9 percent rise from last year, as districts balance smaller primary classes with the need for more teachers and space. RLSD pushes into the computer age with library wiring costing $20,000 from special technological funds, while 49 public districts operate in the county.