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....
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Mar
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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....
15
Dec
Los Estudiantes Afrontan la Salud Mental Por Sí Mismos, Pero Necesitan Apoyo
Los alumnos de Kennedy High nos contaron cómo afrontan los problemas de salud mental y qué podrían hacer las escuelas y los padres para aumentar el bienestar mental de los...
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....
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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....
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....
10
Sep
Bay Area’s Young Voters Are Registering at Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead of 2024 Election
The 2020 presidential election produced high turnout of young voters. Since, voter registration rates for people 18 to 25 have begun to decline in the Bay Area...
08
Sep
Advice for High School Freshmen From Me, a Sophomore
So you just started high school? Here are some tips from a current sophomore that can help you adjust to this new chapter in your life....
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
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Jul
UC, DOE Hosted Webinar to Help Students Prepare for Student Loan Repayment
With federal student loan repayment and interest resuming soon, borrowers should be aware of their payment options, including income-based plans....
20
Jul
When I’m Overwhelmed, This Teacher Keeps Me Motivated
"I sometimes struggle to stay motivated in school, but ...
16
Jun
West Contra Costa Charter School Report Raises ‘Uncomfortable Questions’
At its Wednesday meeting, the WCCUSD board discussed student achievement and retention in the district and charter schools it oversees....
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Jun
RHS Student Says Things Are ‘a Little Bit Better’ After Protest Against N-Word
Markeith Anderson spoke to the Pulse about what has changed since he helped lead the "We Stop, You Stop" protest against the n-word at Richmond High....
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May
Summer School Helps Some Students Catch Up
With the academic year coming to a close, West Contra Costa Unified School District is putting its final touches on its summer school programs....
