West County School Chief Retires, Effective in December
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth C. Hurst will retire in December after more than three years of leading the district....
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Oct
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Sep
WCCUSD Tries to Figure Out How It ‘Can Improve Those Numbers’
The West Contra Costa school board approved unaudited financials and is looking to increase revenue that is largely determined by enrollment and attendance....
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Sep
Antioch, Pittsburg Women Named Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year
Jennifer Martinez of Pittsburg and Nicole Vicknair from Antioch have been named the 2024-25 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year....
16
Sep
WCCUSD Hopes if It Can Build Housing, Teachers Will Come
Unable to offer much in the way of financial support to teachers and potential hires, the WCCUSD hopes to entice educators with workforce housing....
05
Sep
WCCUSD Finally Passes Budget to Keep Financial Control
Two months after failing to pass a budget, the West Contra Costa school board adopted its 2024-25 budget and will maintain local control of district finances. ...
28
Aug
Edsource: Helping Students With Mental Health Struggles May Get Them Back to School
Students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges, particularly preteen boys and girls....
27
Aug
EdSource: Lawsuit Against WCCUSD Could Set Precedent for How Districts Handle Complaints
A lawsuit against WCCUSD could set a precedent for how districts in California handle complaints filed by students, educators and community members....
23
Aug
Antioch School Board Fires Superintendent
Following allegations that she ignored bullying complaints, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello has been fired....
21
Aug
EdSource: Waiting for Financial Aid Offers Creates Problems for California Students
FAFSA problems are delaying college decisions, causing problems for students from low-income or mixed immigration status families, in particular....
19
Aug
Daunting But Memorable: A Sophomore’s Guide to Freshman Year
On my first day of high school, I was so excited but completely unprepared. Here are some tips from what I learned as a freshman....
14
Aug
Ed Fund, Richmond Promise & WCCUSD Receive $72,000 Grant
The grant is meant to support efforts to boost financial aid completion rates, which are down nationwide, throughout West Contra Costa County....
12
Aug
WCCUSD Adopts New Anti-Racism Policy, Asks What It Means to Be Held ‘Accountable’
Despite being divided on a nearly identical statement earlier in the year, the West Contra Costa school board unanimously voted to pass a anti-racism policy. ...
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Aug
Problems at Stege Elementary, Now Temporarily Closed, Had ‘Happened Too Long’
Environmental hazards, including asbestos, were found last month at Stege Elementary School, prompting it to be temporarily closed....
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Jul
High Schoolers React to Coming Financial Literacy Requirement
Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, a semester-long course dedicated to personal financial literacy will be required for California high school students....
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Jul
‘An Attack on All Communities of Color’: Supreme Court Decision to End Affirmative Action Seeping Into Other Areas of Education and Beyond, Experts Say
Experts and advocates say the Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in higher education admissions is unlawfully spilling over into other areas....
