Cheryl Cotton, incoming leader of the west Contra Costa County school district, faces challenges including declining enrollment, low test scores, high chronic absenteeism.
Author Archives: Jana Kadah
What I cover: I write about Richmond schools and youth issues, Contra Costa College, the county Board of Education and other general topics.
My background: I made my way to the East Bay after covering city hall at San Jose Spotlight where I earned several first-place awards for my local government, business/economy and public service reporting from the California News Publishers Association. Before that, I was a reporter for Bay City News, where I wrote about issues ranging from homelessness to the environment and education.
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Families say WCCUSD needs better plan to support most vulnerable students
School district and community worked more closely this year to develop accountability plan to help address problems including absenteeism, low test scores and suspensions.
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‘Excited, eager, optimistic:’ Local high school seniors celebrate scholarships
Richmond Promise’s support gives students confidence. Some are eyeing double majors and medical degrees.
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Stege school supporters want their lead exposure questions answered
Two months after learning that Cal/OSHA fined WCCUSD for not warning school construction workers about lead, community leaders will host lead workshop.
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WCCUSD will soon announce its new superintendent
UPDATED: After a months-long national search, the school board interviewed three finalists and plans to name its next leader by June 4
