WCCUSD Gives Update on Facility Improvement Plans
Poor facility conditions in the West Contra Costa Unified School District create an environment that is unsafe and hinders learning....
13
Jul
06
Jul
First Youth Public Safety Academy Class Graduates
Participating students completed an eight-day crash course in physical, self-defense, law and basic training and graduated June 29 with a CPR certification....
05
Jul
‘Race is Still Relevant’ — Advocates Slam SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action
Many vow to fight to protect diversity in higher education and warn policymakers and educators not to overreach in interpreting the controversial ruling....
02
Jul
Civil Rights Leaders Express Disappointment and Anger as Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
Several Asian American organizations, as well as Black and Latino civil rights groups, condemned the June 29 rulings against affirmative action at two colleges....
02
Jul
EdSource: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3, along partisan lines, against a student debt relief plan in a move that will affect millions of low- and middle-income borrowers....
01
Jul
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Student Relief Plan Friday
Groups and officials across the Bay Area and California expressed their disappointment in the court's rejection of President Biden's student debt relief plan....
29
Jun
EdSource: Supreme Court Rules Against Affirmative Action in College Admission
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 6-2 and 6-3 in two cases that race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC are unlawful....
26
Jun
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....
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....
