Oct. 10, 2025
MCFARLAND, CA – Browning Road STEAM Academy is bringing home the gold to McFarland. The elementary school is one of just 766 schools statewide and 13 schools in Kern County to receive a Gold award from the California PBIS Recognition Committee for the 2024-25 school year. The award reflects Browning Road’s commitment to a system of school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) for students. According to the Center on PBIS, “Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health.”
“This recognition means a lot because it highlights our BRSA team,” Principal Ryan Absey said. “To be recognized as a school for our PBIS efforts shows the dedication of our staff members who work tirelessly each day to create a positive environment for our students.”…