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....
03
Nov
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....
10
Aug
Supes Vow to Fix Problems Found in Audit of Head Start Program
Head Start programs in Contra Costa County have safety and financial problems, among other issues, according to a federal inspection....
08
Aug
Board of Supervisors to Discuss Federal Complaints About Head Start
Contra Costa County has 30 days to submit a plan, which the Board of Supervisors must approve, to correct problems found in Head Start programs....
04
Aug
WCCUSD Lays Out COVID Protocols for New School Year
At the last regular Board of Education meeting before the school year, some said the announced protocols wouldn’t do enough to protect people from COVID....
15
Jul
WCCUSD Moves Toward Universal Transitional Kindergarten
By 2025-26, all WCCUSD students will be eligible for TK education before they enter kindergarten, raising questions of how the district will meet their needs....
17
Jun
Parents and Teachers Stand Up for Ellerhorst Principal
Parents and teachers defended the elementary school principal before the WCCUSD school board after an allegation they say was made in retaliation to punishment....
