WCC School Board Approves Hybrid Reopening Plan
West Contra Costa schools are set to open April 19 for partial in-person learning after a 4-1 vote by the board of education on Friday....
29
Mar
18
Mar
WCCUSD Charter School Committee Sets Priorities and Explores Updates to Board Policy
The WCCUSD charter school committee discussed its priorities and updating board policy in accordance with changes to California charter school law....
28
Jan
WCCUSD Talks School Configuration Changes
The West County Mandarin School will join the Pinole Middle School campus, and Juan Crespi Middle School will expand to include the sixth grade....
21
Jan
Doctors, Teachers and Parents Debate Return to In-Person Classes Before School Board
Health experts and concerned parents and teachers told the WCCUSD school board Wednesday why they believe in-person instruction should or should not resume....
29
Dec
WCCUSD Board Conditionally Renews Summit Tamalpais Charter
The West Contra Costa Unified school board also voted Dec. 22 to form a charter school oversight subcommittee....
23
Nov
Youth Council Town Hall Talks Policing in Schools
The Richmond Youth Council brought together local police, politicians and school officials to discuss race, policing and public education....
19
Nov
WCCUSD Board Approves Lake Elementary Rebuilding Plan
The West Contra Costa school board approved plans to rebuild Lake Elementary School with a focus on a so-called flexible learning environment....
05
Nov
Matthew Duffy Won’t Seek Another Term as WCCUSD Superintendent
West Contra Costa schools head Matthew Duffy, who was previously criticized over a $48 million deficit, announced Thursday his plans to step down....
29
Oct
Michelle Obama Elementary School Celebrates Virtual Opening
Students, parents, educators and public officials marked the virtual grand opening of the Michelle Obama Elementary School in Richmond....
22
Oct
Election Roundup: Read Our Local, State and National Coverage
We've compiled coverage from the Pulse and our partners of the races for Richmond City Council and WCCUSD school board, the California propositions and more....
25
Sep
WCCUSD Budget Expected to Break Even After Year of Major Cuts
On Wednesday, the West Contra Costa Board of Education received a report on last year’s budget that indicates it broke even after filling in a roughly $40 million deficit....
21
Sep
School Board Candidates Call for Equity and Transparency
The candidates for the West Contra Costa school board's first trustee-area elections detailed their perspectives on the budget, charter schools and more....
27
Aug
WCCUSD Board Approves Safety Requirements for In-Person Learning
The West Contra Costa Board of Education has approved a set of health and safety requirements that districts must meet before in-person schooling may resume....
11
Aug
Distance Learning Raises Questions About Mental Health
With the West Contra Costa Unified School District’s academic year starting Aug. 17 under a distance learning structure, parents are concerned about the mental health of their children, as well...
03
Aug
WCCUSD Students Reflect on Challenges, Benefits of Distance Learning
With school starting soon, some West Contra Costa students say that while they understand the need for distance learning, it makes it harder for them to learn....
