Grads Look Forward to Next Steps
The CC Pulse asked recent Contra Costa College graduates what the achievement — and the journey — meant to them. ...
13
Jun
10
May
Bill Aims to Let Schools Ban Phones in Class
A new bill introduced in Sacramento would require California schools to adopt policies restricting or banning cell phones in schools in the hopes of decreasing their use during class time....
16
Apr
Richmond High’s Schmalz Honored for Teaching Excellence
Madison Schmalz was one of four teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District honored with the Teaching Excellence Award, better known as Teacher of the Year. It’s given...
04
Apr
‘Art in March’ Teaches Larger Lessons
Knowledge in the arts can help a child expand their mind. The administration at Lavonya DeJean Middle School has seen this first-hand for the last two years at their annual...
01
Apr
College Admissions Scandal Reveals Cracks in Higher Education Equity
This scandal revealed what I already suspected: the system is rigged....
20
Mar
Often Overlooked, Some ‘Blerds’ Embrace The Title
While these achievement gaps are a pressing concern for families and district staff, a college counselor at Kennedy High School says that one group, in particular, is left out of...
14
Mar
As Funding for School Resource Officers Comes Up For Debate, So Too Does Their Impact
Discussions around school safety include everything from school shootings and bullying to counselors and restorative justice practices. As these conversations expand, the presence of school resource officers, or police officers...
12
Mar
Field Trip Takes Verde 5th Graders Into Snow-Packed Mountains
Thirty fifth-graders from Verde Elementary School in North Richmond attended the school's first-ever overnight field trip Feb. 6 to 8. ...
07
Mar
WCCUSD Weighs Closing Crespi Amid Concerns over Space, Costs and More Across Schools
West Contra Costa Unified School District is considering closing Juan Crespi Middle School in El Sobrante, opened in 1965, because of what Supt. Matthew Duffy called “a shortage of space.”...
09
Feb
Third Annual West Contra Costa Education Fair
To help families weigh their options, Enroll WCC — a collective of 12 of the 14 charter schools in West County — held its third annual education fair Jan. 26...
05
Feb
Ms. Stone Helps Me Solve My Math Problems
It’s motivating to know I have a teacher like Ms. Stone who cares deeply about me graduating and continuing my education. Her support has helped me learn....
03
Dec
Authors and Community Will Join at the Multicultural Children’s Book Fair
On Sunday December 9 about a dozen children’s book authors will showcase their work and meet the families their books reach....
19
Nov
For a Second Language, My Home, Not the Classroom, Was the Greatest Teacher
Since being multilingual is important to me, and I wasn’t offered many options in school, I’ve taken it upon myself to learn on my own...
28
Aug
How I Learned What’s Wrong With My Food
I attended a Veggie Rx class at the San Pablo Community Center that focused on sugar, salt and processed and unprocessed foods. It was an eye-opener and left understanding...
19
Aug
School Board Candidates Address Voter Concerns at Campaign Forum
At a recent public forum, Richmond residents heard from candidates for West Contra County Unified School District Board on matters like school safety and working with charter schools....
