‘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....
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Jan
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....
18
Nov
Disadvantaged Students Are Especially Struggling Amid Teacher Shortages
Data and teacher perspectives indicate that students are struggling while the West Contra Costa Unified School District attempts to fill staff vacancies....
14
Nov
EdSource: Cal State Leaders Look to Reduce Tension, Hate Incidents on Campus
With tensions high over the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East, California State University officials are working to ease the mood on campuses....
02
Nov
Plans to Bring New Learning Technology to WCCUSD Schools Raise Equity Questions
While the board agreed that it was important for students to have the tools to learn, trustee Mister Phillips questioned if the implementation was equitable....
26
Oct
WCCUSD Makes Media Policies More Restrictive
In response to a national article profiling West Contra Costa schools, the district is tightening up how its employees interact with the media....
26
Oct
EdSource: Levonya DeJean Middle School Opens New Parent Center as Part pf Community Schools Initiative
The Parent Center serves as a hub where students and their families can get help obtaining resources like health insurance, food stamps and cash assistance....
12
Oct
Teacher Recruitment Needs to Reflect ‘Who We Are as a District,’ WCCUSD Clerk Says
After opening the school year with a teacher shortage, the West Contra Costa school board received a presentation Wednesday on teacher credentialing pathways. ...
10
Oct
EdSource: What You Need to Know About Student Loan Debt and Repayment
This month, payments on student loan debt for millions of borrowers across the country restarted. Here's what borrowers need to know....
21
Sep
Unaudited WCCUSD Financial Statements Reveal Discrepancies
As the West Contra Costa Unified School Board looks to prevent insolvency this year, it got budget information that makes the problem more complex....
16
Sep
EdSource: West Contra Costa Superintendent Seeks to Raise Reading Scores
Turning the tide on years of lagging elementary school reading scores at West Contra Costa Unified has become Superintendent Chris Hurst's "No.1 priority."...
15
Sep
New School Year Beset by Teacher Shortages, Anti-Diversity Efforts
A new school year began recently despite the myriad of challenges within the school system that may hinder the nation’s children's ability to learn....
