WCCUSD Board Hears COVID-19 Update Following Return to School
WCCUSD staff addressed coronavirus testing and response, staffing shortages and vaccinations at the Aug. 25 school board meeting....
01
Sep
12
Aug
‘We … Put Ourselves Last’: Former WCCUSD Teachers on Why They Left the Classroom
Overworked. Underpaid. Burned out. Three former WCCUSD teachers say they quit, in large part, because the education system was bad for them and their students....
28
Jul
WCCUSD Announces Plans to Go Back to School
West Contra Costa schools will be in person in the fall with safety measures like mask-wearing, though distance learning will still be an option....
07
Jul
‘We Can Reimagine How We Teach’: How Four WCCUSD Teachers Adapted to Distance Learning
Four WCCUSD teachers — two in high school, one in elementary and one in special education — shared how the coronavirus affected their approach to education....
14
Jun
WCCUSD Projects Budget Deficit in Future Years
The West Contra Costa Board of Education on Wednesday discussed the district's financial situation, student performance and educational goals....
24
May
As Duffy Departs, Further Changes May Be in Store for WCCUSD
The school board recognized people leaving the district and discussed renaming Juan Crespi Middle School, while the new superintendent outlined his goals....
29
Mar
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....
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....
