California Voters Could Reverse Ban on Bilingual Education
Nearly 20 years after California voters banned bilingual education, the issue is back on the ballot. And this time, voters could reverse the ban. ...
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Sep
24
Aug
Op-Ed: Why school board elections matter for West Contra Costa families
As a parent of two young girls, I often find myself wondering: Are my girls watching too much TV? Did they do enough reading over the summer? Are they taking...
24
Aug
LIFE OF A HIGH SCHOOLER: Finding Out Who Your Friends Are
Friends can be a teen’s greatest asset in high school – they help you out in your most vulnerable times, and they share memories with you, both good and bad....
16
Aug
My Teacher Sparked a Lifelong Interest in Literature
On my first day of high school, I was afraid that my teachers were not going to care about me as a person. Then I walked into Ms. Bui’s classroom....
12
Aug
Op-Ed: Why we’re getting involved in school board elections, and why you should too
Some people say that we are looking for candidates who are “pro-charter school.” Let me be clear: this is not the case. Education Matters advocates for positive change for West...
09
Aug
Going to Class Behind Bars – Youth Speak Out About Court Schools
22-year-old Ayanna Rasheed, is on the path to success now, but it’s in spite of her time in court school, not because of it. She thinks her time in detention...
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Aug
Juanita Towns: New Center Could Help Parents Get Involved in School
Richmond resident Juanita Towns is advocating that West Contra Costa Unified School District officials create a multicultural parent center. While it’s a bold idea, Towns believes it’s an answer to...
20
Jul
Sisters Are Alright: Black Women Are Most Educated in US
Black women are the most formally educated group in the United States. A 10-year study shows that as of 2009-2010, black women earn degrees at a higher rate than any...
14
Jul
Richmond Adult Literacy Program Opens Doors
Richmond's Literacy for Every Adult Program (LEAP) offer students a spirit of learning and self-discovery....
09
Jul
How I Went From a Drug Dealer to a Straight-A Student
On Feb. 27, 2012, I was released from prison. In June 2016, just four years later, I graduated at the top of my class from UCLA with the highest honors,...
19
Jun
Locals Build Up Career Skills at Richmond Build
Launched in 2007, the award-winning Richmond Build Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Skills and Green Jobs Training Academy, gives Richmond residents a chance to learn new skills in construction, carpentry, solar technology and...
12
Jun
Thousands of Books Donated to Richmond Kindergarten Students
The sixth annual Richmond Book Giveaway helped distribute thousands of books to underserved kids in Richmond....
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May
Black Grads Matter – Richmond High Holds First Black Graduation
Richmond High School held its first-ever Black Graduation ceremony in May, honoring African-American students’ academic achievements and cultural heritage....
13
May
School Board Meeting Draws Crowds of Concerned Parents
Many parents and community members showed up to express their concerns over the superintendent search and the short timeline allocated to elect a candidate by July 1. They said they...
08
May
BILL LOOKS TO ENACT SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICIES IN CA SCHOOLS
Assembly Bill 2246, introduced by California Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell, who represents Long Beach, would require local school districts and schools to devise suicide prevention policies targeting high-risk students....
