The rate of WCCUSD students mastering English is higher than ever. But progress is still slow
More than 700 students graduated from the district’s English learner program this year, but concerns include slow progress, test scores and staffing.
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.
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.
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 a majority of the votes cast in the race, it appears that Dana Eaton is the county’s next schools superintendent, according to unofficial results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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