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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WCCUSD board votes to close Richmond Charter Academy
The middle school plans to appeal school board decision, which was based on “substantial” financial issues and unstable leadership.
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WCCUSD board: LPS charter school can stay open but needs more diversity
Leadership Public School, a high school in Richmond, was told it needs more Black students and students with disabilities.
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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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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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Richmond Charter Academy finances are scrutinized as it applies for renewal
LPS Richmond, also up for renewal, is asked whether it’s inclusive enough.
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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.
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We’re hiring: Richmondside is seeking an education reporter
Join our nonprofit newsroom and help Richmond residents understand how the West Contra Costa Unified School District works by telling compelling stories about the issues affecting students and teachers.
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Emotional week as WCCUSD community voices budget cut outrage
Richmond students walked out of classes Tuesday, marched to the district office Wednesday and showed up en masse at the school board meeting to fight staffing cuts and other budget reductions.
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WCCUSD saves 8 jobs from cuts but money may come out of student services
School board now must make $1.2M in reductions that could hurt student services; Richmond City Council considers getting involved.
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Community wants WCCUSD leader who collaborates, understands cultures
Hear what citizens had to say at WCCUSD superintendent search town hall.
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A quick guide to what California schools use federal money for
Federal dollars pay for multiple school programs, from lunches to help for homeless students to services for immigrant youths.
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WCCUSD group seeks new trial over ‘illegally’ staffed classrooms
The plaintiffs, a group of teachers and parents, say the district made “misstatements” about transferring credentialed teachers to fill vacancies.
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Here’s your chance to tell WCCUSD what you want in a superintendent
WCCUSD is seeking public input on its search for a new superintendent. Take an online survey and attend next week’s town halls.
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WCCUSD board OKs cutting jobs to slash $19.7M from this year’s budget
West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, social workers, speech therapists, assistant principals and administrators will likely lose their jobs between this year and 2027.
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‘Immigrants Make America Great’ march set for Sunday in Richmond
Richmond students are planning a peaceful march in solidarity with the city’s undocumented residents, amid rising deportation fears.
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WCCUSD budget cut vote delayed due to lack of a quorum
Board was scheduled to vote on whether to lay off teachers, but not enough members were present.
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WCCUSD teacher and staff layoffs loom in proposed $13M budget cut
The interim superintendent says eliminating 90 positions over two years is necessary to avoid a state takeover of finances.
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‘The children deserve it:’ Stege Elementary to be fully rebuilt after all
After being pressured by community members for years to fix the dangerously decrepit school, WCCUSD found money in its budget for a new campus.
