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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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