An epidemic of expulsions

By Susan Ferriss

Kern County, California at ground zero in debate over school discipline

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bakersfield High School":

"… 11 high schools reported expelling more than 100 students each last year. Bakersfield High School, in Kern’s biggest city, reported ejecting 232 of its 2,755 pupils.Most …"

"… ercent of enrollment but about 15 percent of expelled pupils.In 2006, East Bakersfield High School reported expelling 30 out of 115, or 26 percent, of its African American s …"

Kern expulsions figure into California debate on proposed legislation

By Susan Ferriss

Report on Kern County's student expulsion patterns informs debate on reform proposals before California legislators.

Excerpts from this story referencing "The Bakersfield Californian":

"… r another girl picked a fight and physically struck her.    The Bakersfield Californian, Kern County’s biggest newspaper, published an editorial on March 21 cal …"

GOP candidate was undocumented child, received amnesty

By Susan Ferriss

Disclosure that a GOP candidate for California's state legislature shakes up local GOP, including House whip, Kevin McCarthy