WCCUSD Considers Upcoming Class Schedules, UC Eligibility
As it plans class schedules, the WCCUSD told the school board Tuesday it is taking UC admission requirements and what students want into consideration....
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Dec
30
Nov
UC Confirms Agreement With Striking Postdocs, Researchers
Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers and University of California officials have reportedly reached a tentative agreement after a contract dispute....
22
Nov
UC Academic Student-Workers Strike for Living Wages
Nearly 50,000 academic student workers are on strike across University of California campuses. Here's a look at the reasons why from UC Berkeley....
18
Nov
Negotiations Stall Between School District and Teachers’ Union
The WCCUSD said Thursday it's reached an impasse on contract negotiations with the United Teachers of Richmond and will seek outside mediation....
17
Nov
Teachers’ Union Demands Fair Contract
The United Teachers of Richmond gave the West Contra Costa school board an ultimatum Wednesday: Give union members a fair contract, or they will take action....
03
Nov
WCCUSD Student Trustees Want to Hear From Their Peers
The WCCUSD student trustees say they plan to survey middle and high school students to learn about their needs and make sure they know about resources....
26
Oct
Supreme Court Could End Affirmative Action in College Admissions
With two affirmative action cases coming before the Supreme Court on Oct. 31, a panel said removing race from the college admissions process would be a mistake....
20
Oct
School Board Denies Expansion of Controversial Mindful Life Project
The West Contra Costa school board voted Wednesday against the expansion of the Mindful Life Project, a nonprofit that has come under scrutiny....
18
Oct
Two Trustee Spots Up for Grabs on West Contra Costa Board of Education
Three candidates for two WCCUSD school board seats spoke to The CC Pulse about teacher and staff shortages, COVID protocols and more....
12
Oct
‘Kennedy Is Still Stuck’: School Board Addresses Equity Issues at Richmond High Schools
People called for upgraded facilities at Kennedy and Richmond high schools, saying they've been left behind in comparison with the rest of the WCCUSD....
06
Oct
Discontent Continues With Bright Futures Contract Still Not Renewed
People again asked the WCCUSD to renew its contract with Bright Futures, which provides academic and social support primarily to Black students....
22
Sep
WCCUSD Teachers Call for Better Pay and Working Conditions
The West Contra Costa school district does not have enough teachers, and many more may leave over what they say is disrespect and insufficient pay....
25
Aug
School Year Begins With Teacher Shortage
Burnout and long COVID have likely contributed to teacher shortages. The WCCUSD is no different, opening the school year with 93 unfilled educator jobs....
23
Aug
I’m Worried High School Isn’t Preparing Me for My Future
One Kennedy High junior watched her oldest sister graduate from the same school as salutatorian only to struggle once she got to college....
12
Aug
Nonprofit and Government Employees Could Get Student Loans Forgiven
People who have worked for nonprofit or government agencies could be eligible to have some student debt canceled under Public Service Loan Forgiveness....
