Family and Their Futures Inspire Students to Continue On
Too much screen time. Too many responsibilities. Too little engagement. As the challenges keep piling up for students, they share what keeps them motivated....
17
Feb
15
Feb
My Kids and I Are All Distance Learning. Something Needs to Change
As a college senior and the father of two small school-age children, Pulse reporter Joel Umanzor Jr. understands the need for and consequences of distance learning....
08
Feb
Safety Should Be Paramount in Reopening of Schools
Schools need to address the coronavirus and longstanding issues such as inequity, drugs, gangs and weapons before reopening, say parents and education experts....
03
Feb
Contra Costa School Boards Want Teachers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Priority
Teachers are at high risk for coronavirus infection and transmission and so should get priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine, said Contra Costa school boards....
28
Jan
WCCUSD Talks School Configuration Changes
The West County Mandarin School will join the Pinole Middle School campus, and Juan Crespi Middle School will expand to include the sixth grade....
21
Jan
Doctors, Teachers and Parents Debate Return to In-Person Classes Before School Board
Health experts and concerned parents and teachers told the WCCUSD school board Wednesday why they believe in-person instruction should or should not resume....
29
Dec
WCCUSD Board Conditionally Renews Summit Tamalpais Charter
The West Contra Costa Unified school board also voted Dec. 22 to form a charter school oversight subcommittee....
28
Dec
Fauci: Vaccines Should Allow CA Colleges to Teach In-Person Next Fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he is "cautiously optimistic" college students will be able to return to campus next fall — if enough people get the COVID-19 vaccine....
22
Dec
Richmind Podcast and Local Businesses Offer Scholarship
The $500 scholarships, open to Richmond and San Pablo high school students, are meant to get young people invested in their futures and the local economy....
23
Nov
Youth Council Town Hall Talks Policing in Schools
The Richmond Youth Council brought together local police, politicians and school officials to discuss race, policing and public education....
19
Nov
WCCUSD Board Approves Lake Elementary Rebuilding Plan
The West Contra Costa school board approved plans to rebuild Lake Elementary School with a focus on a so-called flexible learning environment....
05
Nov
Matthew Duffy Won’t Seek Another Term as WCCUSD Superintendent
West Contra Costa schools head Matthew Duffy, who was previously criticized over a $48 million deficit, announced Thursday his plans to step down....
05
Nov
Distance Learning Presents Challenges for Students, Parents and Teachers
Distractions, a lack of human connection and "Zoom fatigue" are just some of the issues with distance learning affecting children, parents and educators alike....
29
Oct
Michelle Obama Elementary School Celebrates Virtual Opening
Students, parents, educators and public officials marked the virtual grand opening of the Michelle Obama Elementary School in Richmond....
25
Sep
WCCUSD Budget Expected to Break Even After Year of Major Cuts
On Wednesday, the West Contra Costa Board of Education received a report on last year’s budget that indicates it broke even after filling in a roughly $40 million deficit....
