The Bakersfield City School District held its Little Black Scholars Big Dreams event at the end of July to welcome newly enrolled African American students and their families ahead of the new school year.
The event featured interactive activities and informational booths, giving students and families the opportunity to meet with staff and community leaders and learn how education can better serve them in reaching their goals.
BCSD Superintendent Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort said the event was designed to ensure the district is properly supporting everyone — not just as students head back to school, but as they and their families navigate the experience together…