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.”
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.
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.
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.
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Cutting De Anza High’s JROTC is like ‘saying no to free money,’ critics say
Supporters of WCCUSD’s only ROTC program are trying to save it from cuts, with 615 people signing a petition and begging the school board to reconsider its decision.
San Pablo teacher killed in Oakland mass shooting Saturday
Caliber Beta Academy has canceled school on Monday in honor of the slain teacher, 33-year-old Latetia Bobo.
WCCUSD layoffs: Art and music teachers, support staff are hardest hit — plus JROTC
The WCCUSD school board has approved cutting the equivalent of about 300 full-time jobs to help solve a $127 million deficit and avoid state takeover.
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Teachers shed tears over WCCUSD board vote to merge Betty Reid and Pinole schools
The merger is part of a $42 million budget cut package approved by the school board early Thursday to avoid a state financial takeover.
PG&E’s armed security has El Cerrito school community on edge
The Fairmont Elementary community doesn’t want a private military service that works with ICE and Homeland Security near their school.
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