I Still Use the Lessons This Teacher Taught Me
Years later, "the lessons from Ms. Maguire’s English class still resonate with me — even if I couldn’t see the value at the time,"writes a local young man....
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Apr
26
Mar
Animals Deserve Our Love and Our Patience
Jocelyn Valdez has always been an animal lover. She knew from a young age, she wanted to work to help animals, and she does, despite a huge obstacle....
21
Mar
WCCUSD School Board Says It’s Received Threats, Racist Messages
West Contra Costa school board members on Wednesday discussed the negative backlash they say they have received, including threats, after recent moves....
11
Mar
Pittsburg’s Black Diamond High Named Model Continuation School
Pittsburg's Black Diamond High School last week was named a 2024 California Model Continuation High School for the third consecutive time....
07
Mar
Public’s Cries to ‘Keep Kibby’ Come Too Late as School Board Demotes Principal
The school board voted during closed session to reassign Pinole Valley High School principal Kibby Kleiman at the end of the school year....
19
Feb
Teacher and Her Students Agree: Layoffs Not the Answer to WCCUSD Budget Woes
"I am beyond sick and tired of West Contra Costa Unified budget cuts," writes a Kennedy High teacher, who also shares some of her students' perspectives....
09
Feb
‘African American History Is American History’: WCCUSD Honors Black West Contra Costans
For Black History Month, the West Contra Costa school board recognized local historic Black leaders, including George D. Carroll and Irma Anderson....
07
Feb
EdSource: WCCUSD Psychologists Face Burnout Due to Consistent Staff Shortages
WCCUSD psychologists, considered essential pieces of school environments, are carrying larger case loads and working longer hours, leading to burnout....
04
Feb
West Contra Costa Unified Fails to Provide Qualified Teachers, Complaints Allege
Although teacher shortages are a national problem, West Contra Costa is facing more vacancies than surrounding districts, according to Public Advocates....
02
Feb
Antioch Voters to Decide on Bond Measure to Improve School Conditions
On March 5, Antioch voters will decide on Measure B, which would issue $195 million to the district to update the infrastructure and modernize district schools....
25
Jan
‘Not Easy’ but Necessary: WCCUSD Approves Cuts to Jobs and More
The West Contra Costa Unified school board unanimously voted Wednesday to approve cuts that will impact over 120 full-time equivalent positions....
11
Jan
WCCUSD School Board Votes to Censure Member Leslie Reckler
Trustee Leslie Reckler calls it a “witch hunt.” District staff say it could be a first. But the West Contra Costa school board just calls it accountability. ...
30
Dec
‘Eradicating Hate Begins With Young People’
Students and educators convened at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit to discuss the pivotal role children can play in fighting rising hate in schools....
15
Dec
President, Clerk Trade Places as School Board Urged to Take Action on Budget
The West Contra Costa school board got a new president Wednesday, and a fiscal expert said it needs to take "immediate action" on the budget....
08
Dec
With Break Approaching, WCCUSD Financial Woes Continue
The West Contra Costa school board received recommendations Wednesday for non-salary cuts to reduce the district’s financial obligations....
