My AP English Teacher Gave Me Back My Love of Reading and Writing
My other English classes were just a grade, nothing more than work from a packet, and words from a book. Her class made me want to do more and be...
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Dec
24
Sep
Antioch, Pittsburg Women Named Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year
Jennifer Martinez of Pittsburg and Nicole Vicknair from Antioch have been named the 2024-25 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year....
16
Sep
WCCUSD Hopes if It Can Build Housing, Teachers Will Come
Unable to offer much in the way of financial support to teachers and potential hires, the WCCUSD hopes to entice educators with workforce housing....
09
Jul
This Teacher Changed How I See Government, History and My Future
"I realized how valuable political knowledge and historical awareness are to dismantling oppressive governmental systems and advocating for one's rights."...
20
May
Contra Costa Teachers and Office of Education Reach Contract Agreement
The Contra Costa County School Educators Association and the Contra Costa County Office of Education reached a tentative contract agreement Thursday....
29
Apr
EdSource: West Contra Costa Responds to Complaints Filed Over Teacher Vacancies
West Contra Costa Unified School District officials responded this month to complaints filed in January by three district teachers over ongoing vacancies....
23
Apr
James Irvine Foundation Award Winners Fostering Remedies to Urgent Issues
The winners of the 2024 James Irvine Foundation Awards have been recognized for their leadership in promoting healthcare, education and equality....
06
Apr
I Still Use the Lessons This Teacher Taught Me
Years later, "the lessons from Ms. Maguire’s English class still resonate with me — even if I couldn’t see the value at the time,"writes a local young man....
19
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....
04
Feb
West Contra Costa Unified Fails to Provide Qualified Teachers, Complaints Allege
Although teacher shortages are a national problem, West Contra Costa is facing more vacancies than surrounding districts, according to Public Advocates....
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....
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. ...
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....
24
Jul
EdSource: West Contra Costa Unified Among Districts Struggling to Staff Special Education Classes
More than 200 special education paraprofessional positions in West Contra Costa Unified School District — about 33% — are unfilled, despite recruitment efforts....
20
Jul
When I’m Overwhelmed, This Teacher Keeps Me Motivated
"I sometimes struggle to stay motivated in school, but ...
