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....
23
Nov
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....
21
Sep
School Board Candidates Call for Equity and Transparency
The candidates for the West Contra Costa school board's first trustee-area elections detailed their perspectives on the budget, charter schools and more....
15
Sep
Contra Costa College Gets Cooking in the Classroom
Learning in the kitchen rather than on video where "you can’t taste it and you can’t smell it" is essential, said one student of the decision to hold culinary classes...
27
Aug
WCCUSD Board Approves Safety Requirements for In-Person Learning
The West Contra Costa Board of Education has approved a set of health and safety requirements that districts must meet before in-person schooling may resume....
18
Aug
Contra Costa May Allow In-Person Learning at Some Elementary Schools
Contra Costa County Health Services announced Tuesday that it will begin accepting waivers to allow in-person learning at public and private elementary schools....
17
Aug
Richmond Promise Provides Relief for Scholars, Prepares for Fall
When schools closed, it threw students' lives into disarray, especially those from low-income families, so Richmond Promise launched a coronavirus relief fund....
11
Aug
Distance Learning Raises Questions About Mental Health
With the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s academic year starting Aug. 17 under a distance learning structure, parents are concerned about the mental health of their children, as well...
10
Aug
From High School to College, How I’m Adjusting to a New Reality
The coronavirus outbreak robbed me and many others of senior year traditions. Now, I'm getting ready to start at Howard University without leaving California....
03
Aug
Experts Say Schools Across Nation Unprepared To Reopen
Schools across the nation are not ready to reopen, whether for in-person classroom instruction or distance learning, a panel of education experts said Friday....
03
Aug
WCCUSD Students Reflect on Challenges, Benefits of Distance Learning
With school starting soon, some West Contra Costa students say that while they understand the need for distance learning, it makes it harder for them to learn....
