More than 700 students graduated from the district’s English learner program this year, but concerns include slow progress, test scores and staffing.
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4 things to know — WCCUSD tightens security at graduations; kitten refugees from Orange County chemical emergency
Also: Contra Costa fish and wildlife grant applications are due in July; Richmond summer camps are starting soon.
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Free field trips give Richmond students lessons no classroom could teach
A recent Iron Triangle sixth grade trip to a 1900s Angel Island immigration center shows what can happen when nonprofits collaborate to fund outdoor learning.
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WCCUSD expects to have extra money for the first time in years. The board is weighing whether to spend it
The district projects a $12.2 million operating surplus next year, but officials say they still may need to make budget cuts.
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Contra Costa school superintendent race: Dana Eaton has unofficially won the seat
With the final ballots counted, it appears that Dana Eaton is the county’s next schools superintendent.
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WCCUSD’s deficit has shrunk, but budget cut pain remains
Officials say a state funding increase and staffing vacancies have reduced the expected deficit while difficult cuts reshape schools and learning across west Contra Costa.
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Saved: 7 music teachers, ROTC and some high school staff. Cut: Dozens of Teamsters jobs, principals and more
The WCCUSD school board gave a reprieve to several popular programs, but dozens of layoffs were approved to help reduce a $127 million deficit.
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300 WCCUSD jobs could be cut, but school board might spare some beloved programs
While dozens of employees are likely to be laid off or have their hours reduced, district officials aim to save elementary band, Kennedy High electives and De Anza’s JROTC program.
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Contra Costa County superintendent candidates discuss school finance, charters and AI at election forum
Jag Lathan and Dana Eaton are competing to lead the county Office of Education, which oversees 18 school districts and other student programs. Eaton leads fundraising, with $62,000 in his coffers.
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WCCUSD hires new special ed director but left parents out of the decision
Rachel Chang of the Mt. Diablo school district succeeds a director the teachers union voted “no confidence” in. Parent special ed group says it wasn’t included in the hiring process.
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Why can’t school districts like WCCUSD increase revenue to avoid budget cuts?
School finance is a mystery to many. We explain how districts can and cannot raise funds and how the problem stems from systemic issues statewide.
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These Richmond high school students are testing their own DNA in biology class
With hands-on projects like this one, AP Biology teacher “Ms. B” makes learning science fun at Leadership Public Schools.
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There’s a new award for WCCUSD high schoolers helping their community
Students who participate in projects such as fighting tobacco law violations or reducing racism can earn a state seal of civic engagement.
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Contra Costa College cuts staff who support student wellness, academic counseling, enrollment
After backlash, the college district board did backtrack and save one job that supports undocumented students.
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When the Warriors chose a Richmond high schooler for 1-of-6 scholarships, no one was more surprised than him
Ricardo Magana, a senior at Invictus Academy of Richmond, was honored at a recent Dubs game with a Bay Area All-Star scholarship worth $5,000.
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For the first time in nearly 10 years, Contra Costa voters will pick a new schools superintendent
The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.
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WCCUSD must hire qualified teachers, court rules, setting statewide precedent
The appeals court decision said that every student deserves a qualified teacher, regardless of a teacher shortage, and “the importance of public education is beyond question.”
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Family of San Pablo teacher shot in Oakland: Her story ‘cannot be ignored’
Latetia Bobo’s family and attorney declined to say whether they would pursue legal action in connection with the March 7 shooting at an Oakland nightclub.
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WCCUSD case could set precedent that classrooms can be staffed with ‘unqualified’ people
At a hearing on Monday, an appeals court justice pressed the district on letting uncredentialed substitutes teach classes for the full year.
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Should WCCUSD be forced to hire credentialed teachers? A judge may decide
The civil rights case is the first to attempt to enforce a California law requiring districts to meet safety and classroom staffing standards.
