Classroom innovation and student learning will be enhanced due to $24,350 in grants awarded by ChevronTexaco to Kern County educators on Aug. 18 at the ChevronTexaco Energy Center in Bakersfield. “Our students always receive a value added instructional benefit when we have private sector interest and participation. ChevronTexaco’s participation will give many of our classroom teachers the resources to try out new approaches that increase student learning and interest in the subject matter,” said Kern County Superintendent of Schools Larry E. Reider. More