Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year, Kaitlin Marchesi of Vista Virtual Academy, almost was forced to work at a different campus but her supporters fought successfully for her to remain.
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WCCUSD students, parents say they support teachers’ decision to approve strike
As teachers express eagerness to go on strike, one parent group offers WCCUSD a solution.
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A state initiative spawned a surprise dividend: new teachers for WCCUSD
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which offers summer enrichment for middle schoolers, has brought new teachers to Richmond.
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Update: WCCUSD teachers overwhelmingly authorize strike
While a strike isn’t necessarily imminent, the school board held an emergency meeting Monday to approve higher pay for fill-in substitutes to keep schools running.
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WCCUSD board rejects budget cut resolution, defying county, superintendent
With millions in budget cuts looming and teachers threatening to strike, WCCUSD says board’s 3-to-2 vote against resolution could put them at risk of county oversight.
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Kennedy High reinstates AP Spanish class after student and teacher outcry
Richmond educators and families are glad an advanced Spanish literature class is back, but scheduling conflicts and administrative silence has them still frustrated.
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300 teachers protest at school board meeting, accusing WCCUSD of underspending
Educators, who’ve worked without a contract since June, are frustrated at what they say is underspending on salaries and special education services, among other student programs.
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Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest park ranger, is still discovering herself at 104
Retired from her role telling stories at Rosie the Riveter park in Richmond, Betty Reid Soskin celebrated her birthday at her namesake middle school in El Sobrante.
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Kennedy High cuts AP classes, frustrating teachers and students
Students say the school is failing to support their academic ambitions as AP Spanish literature, English literature, and calculus are struck from the curriculum.
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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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How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations
We’ve created a guide to help local residents get answers to their questions about the city, WCCUSD and Contra Costa County.
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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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Richmond students go back to school with optimism as district reports some progress
From new leadership and programs to playground joy and campus renovations, the new school year marks a fresh start for many in WCCUSD.
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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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WCCUSD has expanded its summer school programs, prioritizing low-income students
Programs that help stem the so-called ‘summer slide’ learning decline, have been made possible by $14 billion in state support.
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‘We’re here for them’: WCCUSD takes extra steps to protect immigrant families against ICE raids
New mandatory training for administrators is part of an updated policy on how the district responds when ICE shows up on campus.
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WCCUSD school community remembers beloved principal who ‘helped make dreams come true’
Christopher Pierce, former De Anza High principal, died on July 4, just as he stepped into his role as principal at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School. He was 45.
