‘Senioritis’ and the Long Road to Graduation
My parents are no longer my source of motivation. Instead, I’m inspired by the fun of being able to go to faraway places and experience new things in my life....
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Jun
24
Aug
LIFE OF A HIGH SCHOOLER: Finding Out Who Your Friends Are
Friends can be a teen’s greatest asset in high school – they help you out in your most vulnerable times, and they share memories with you, both good and bad....
25
May
Black Grads Matter – Richmond High Holds First Black Graduation
Richmond High School held its first-ever Black Graduation ceremony in May, honoring African-American students’ academic achievements and cultural heritage....
25
Mar
Nueva Iniciativa Imagina de Nuevo la Educación Pública
La iniciativa, llamada “What’s Possible for WCC Kids” (lo que es posible para los niños de WCC) pretende reunir a los padres y otros interesados de la comunidad para imaginar...
19
Feb
New Initiative Re-Imagines Public Education
The “What’s Possible for WCC Kids” initiative aims to brings together parents and other community stakeholders to envision what an excellent public education looks like, and what steps are needed...
09
Feb
For Delayed-Diploma Students, The Wait Was Worth It
Some waited months, some waited years. Finally, however, more than 100 high school students from the West Contra Costa Unified School District have now received their diplomas....
02
Nov
Navegando la High School Cuando No Hablas el Idioma
Nota del Editor: El tutor Iván Rodríguez de Richmond High School ayuda a más de 100 estudiantes que no hablan inglés entender a sus maestros y sobrevivir la high school....
08
Oct
Q&A: Navigating High School When You Don’t Speak the Language
Interview, RP Editors Editor’s Note: Richmond High School tutor Ivan Rodriguez helps more than 100 students who don’t speak English understand their teachers and get through high school. Most of...
30
Sep
Programa de Jóvenes Líderes en Richmond High Convierte a Estudiantes en Defensores
Por Ronvel Sharper El año pasado, durante mi segundo año en Richmond High School, me uní a un grupo que a partir de la primera reunión me dio esperanza de que...
10
Sep
Young Leaders Program at Richmond High Turns Students into Advocates
By Ronvel Sharper Last year, during my sophomore year at Richmond High School, I joined a group that from the first meeting gave me hope that we could make a positive...
07
Sep
10 Consejos para Ayudarte a Tener Éxito en la High School
Por Monet Boyd Es septiembre de nuevo, y para muchos de los jóvenes en Richmond, eso significa que es hora de empezar la high school. Ya sea tu primer año o...
01
Sep
10 Tips to Help You Succeed in High School
by Monet Boyd It’s September again, and for a lot of young people in Richmond, that means it’s time to start high school. Whether it’s your first year or you just...
20
Apr
Students Weigh In On School Spending Priorities
Compiled By David Meza At a recent town hall meeting, West Contra Costa Unified School District students had the chance to give their direct input into how educational money should be...
19
Jan
The College Myth: Why Most Students Need More Than Four Years
by Joanna Pulido The teacher smiled and held a hat as a line of about a dozen students looked at each other nervously. Inside the hat were small pieces of paper...
12
May
Marginalized On Campus, Black High School Students and Parents Organize
News Report, Chanelle Ignant Editor's Note: Their numbers on campus shrinking, black students at Richmond High feel ignored -- but new parent and student groups seek to change that. It’s a Thursday...
