The Role of Education in Eradicating Hate
While students are often described as tomorrow’s leaders, many are taking leadership roles today to address the perpetuation of hate in academic environments....
26
Jun
25
Jun
EdSource: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Approaching for 4 Bay Area School Districts as Costs Soar and Enrollment Falls
Declining enrollment, expiring Covid funds, inflation and ballooning staff costs have combined to lead some districts to make painful budget cuts....
16
Jun
West Contra Costa Charter School Report Raises ‘Uncomfortable Questions’
At its Wednesday meeting, the WCCUSD board discussed student achievement and retention in the district and charter schools it oversees....
08
Jun
WCCUSD Faces Tough Calls to Maintain Financial Control
The WCCUSD School Board received an overview of next year’s proposed budget that requires significant cuts to avoid losing control of its finances. ...
19
May
Summer School Helps Some Students Catch Up
With the academic year coming to a close, West Contra Costa Unified School District is putting its final touches on its summer school programs....
04
May
WCCUSD School Board Honors LGBTQ+ Community
The WCCUSD school board voted unanimously, with one trustee absent, to recognize Pride Month, Harvey Milk Day and National Coming Out Day....
28
Apr
Student Trustees Want to Ease Middle School to High School Transition
The WCCUSD student trustees want to engage with their peers to raise awareness about high schools' career pathways programs and make the process easier....
13
Apr
WCCUSD Board Votes to Formally Recognize Indigenous Peoples Day
The West Contra Costa school board voted 5-0 on Wednesday to officially recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day....
31
Mar
College Corps Program Rewards Students for Giving Back
California students can apply now for the College Corps program, which provides financial assistance in exchange for community service work....
16
Mar
School Board Votes to Allow Cutting Some Staff Hours, Not Jobs
Due to budget issues, the WCCUSD school board risks losing financial decision-making abilities if it does not prove it is willing to make sacrifices....
06
Mar
EdSource: West Contra Costa Unified Braces for More Major Budget Cuts
With the recent settling of contract negotiations with its teachers union, West Contra Costa Unified expects to slash millions from its budget in coming years....
02
Mar
Student Trustees Work to Support Their Peers
The WCCUSD student trustees are doing their part to help ensure students, in general, and the Black Student Unions, in particular, have the support they need....
26
Feb
Astronaut-in-Training Infuses Space Science into West Contra Costa Unified Middle School Classes
WCCUSD science teacher Olaoluwalotobi "Tobi" Thomas is pursuing his lifelong dream of going to space, and in a way, he's taking his students with him....
18
Feb
With New Contract Approved, WCCUSD Avoids Strike
Nearly 73% of the educators, counselors, nurses and other school employees who voted on a new contract with WCCUSD have approved it, avoiding a strike....
17
Feb
WCCUSD Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement With District to Avert Strike
A potential strike has likely been avoided after WCCUSD and the United Teachers of Richmond reached a tentative agreement Feb. 10, the union said....
