Teamsters tentatively secure three-year contract that includes 90% paid medical benefits while teachers union negotiations are continuing.
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WCCUSD strike update: Teachers union tells families to keep children home if it happens
Following a state mediation hearing, the teachers union held the first of two town halls to brief parents and community members on why they may go on strike.
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Healthy cooking class a casualty of Trump SNAP education program cuts
Cooking Matters has taught nutrition and healthy shopping and cooking best practices to 300 west Contra Costa students over the past two years.
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While most WCCUSD students don’t meet state standards, a number of schools saw improvements
Five years after the COVID pandemic closed schools, California test scores show that — despite increases — students statewide are still struggling.
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Here’s your chance to help solve WCCUSD’s money problems
The school district has scheduled more than a dozen community meetings to collect input on how it can become fiscally stable.
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$10M parcel tax for schools likely to appear on a 2026 ballot
WCCUSD is considering the best time to ask west Contra Costa voters to renew a school parcel tax that funds programs such as athletics, libraries and counselors.
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WCCUSD teachers could authorize strike this fall, union says
West Contra Costa teachers union declares “impasse” over issues including salary, workload and class sizes.
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New WCCUSD superintendent launches 100-day plan to rebuild trust, stabilize district
Superintendent Cheryl Cotton, a product of Richmond schools, said transparency and community input are keys to fixing entrenched challenges such as absenteeism, staffing shortages and budget cuts.
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Voices charter school in Richmond gets 2nd campus amid WCCUSD board red flags
WCCUSD school board OKs second site for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes but raised concerns about finances, diversity and transparency.
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From shiny like-new gym floors to a ‘cafeterium,’ take a peek at school upgrades
As Stege Elementary is fully rebuilt, Kennedy and Richmond high schools each get $280 million overhaul.
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How to help kids cope with ongoing ICE raids, deportations
There are a number of west Contra Costa County resources to support families who are fearful that ICE raids could happen here.
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WCCUSD’s new superintendent was a district elementary school principal
Cheryl Cotton, incoming leader of the west Contra Costa County school district, faces challenges including declining enrollment, low test scores, high chronic absenteeism.
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WCCUSD picks new test to identify K-2 reading delays earlier
Teachers who tried out new test said it helped them avoid putting pupils into special education classes.
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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
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Richmondside hires its first education reporter
Jana Kadah brings a passion for holding powerful institutions accountable and serving communities with relevant, actionable news.
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Ruling means WCCUSD can keep using short-term subs to fill teaching spots
The plaintiffs, a group of teachers and parents, plan to appeal, saying use of temporary subs harms students.
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WCCUSD has plan to raise attendance to boost ailing budget
While officials say raising attendance can be hard, Verde Elementary in North Richmond has made notable strides.
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After 25 years of giving free books to community, West County Reads may not survive
The nonprofit, which has given nearly 500,000 free books to locals and WCCUSD schools, has to find a new home or write its final chapter.
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USDA budget cuts threaten farm-to-school supply chain
Farmers are worried while school and food bank officials fear they won’t get enough healthy produce.
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WCCUSD plans to pay next superintendent a salary of up to $340K
The deadline to apply for the West Contra Costa Unified School District superintendent position has been extended to Friday.
