Kern urban PARTNERS

Csu Bakersfield

CSU Bakersfield's School of Social Sciences and Education (SSE) houses the KUTR program. The Department of Teacher Education within SSE prepares highly qualified teachers and professionals to teach in the K-12 public schools and to work with children and families in other educational settings.

kern urban leadership team 

Composed of CSU Bakersfield teacher education faculty and BCSD staff and administrators, the KUTR team is dedicated to ensuring a program that fosters a passion for new teachers in urban areas and supports them through their education and first years of teaching.

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Bakersfield City School district

BCSD's vision is to be a leader in public education through a collaborative and supportive learning community that ensures all students are inspired to achieve academic excellence and become life-long learners and productive citizens. 

Transforming Teacher preparation: Kutr

the power in CSU Bakersfield and Bakersfield City School District's partnership is highlighted as a model teacher preparation program by the CSU system.