EdSource: What You Need to Know About Student Loan Debt and Repayment
This month, payments on student loan debt for millions of borrowers across the country restarted. Here's what borrowers need to know....
10
Oct
15
Sep
New School Year Beset by Teacher Shortages, Anti-Diversity Efforts
A new school year began recently despite the myriad of challenges within the school system that may hinder the nation’s children's ability to learn....
10
Sep
Bay Area’s Young Voters Are Registering at Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead of 2024 Election
The 2020 presidential election produced high turnout of young voters. Since, voter registration rates for people 18 to 25 have begun to decline in the Bay Area...
08
Sep
Advice for High School Freshmen From Me, a Sophomore
So you just started high school? Here are some tips from a current sophomore that can help you adjust to this new chapter in your life....
07
Sep
WCCUSD to Try to Increase Mental Health Support Despite Shortages
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
10
Aug
Danville Police Warn Parents Not to Overshare in Back-to-School Photos
Parents should keep info such as full names and phone numbers out of social media posts about their children as it can be used by predators and identity thefts....
28
Jul
UC, DOE Hosted Webinar to Help Students Prepare for Student Loan Repayment
With federal student loan repayment and interest resuming soon, borrowers should be aware of their payment options, including income-based plans....
20
Jul
When I’m Overwhelmed, This Teacher Keeps Me Motivated
"I sometimes struggle to stay motivated in school, but ...
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....
01
Jun
RHS Student Says Things Are ‘a Little Bit Better’ After Protest Against N-Word
Markeith Anderson spoke to the Pulse about what has changed since he helped lead the "We Stop, You Stop" protest against the n-word at Richmond High....
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....
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....
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....
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....
09
Feb
RHS Student Wants to Take the N-Word ‘Out of People’s Vocabulary’
"The student used a slur and no one really cares. People are so blind to it that it makes me upset. It’s like we’re poisoned," writes a Richmond High student....
