WCCUSD to transition 7 Richmond schools into K-8s
UPDATE: On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the WCCUSD halted its plan to transition schools at the request of the Board of Education. Follow-up story here.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) is set to...
WCCUSD: New family enrollment begins Jan. 21
The enrollment period for new families wishing to attend their West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) neighborhood school opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, including for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten, the WCCUSD...
Free college money and guidance! Apply for the Richmond Promise
As high school seniors anticipate college acceptance season, a Richmond nonprofit is working overtime to ensure the city’s students have the funding and guidance they need to succeed at whichever campus they end up.
The...
Amid enrollment season, families invited to education fair
With the West Contra Costa Unified School District's enrollment for new families and school transfers fast-approaching, local families will be able to attend a one-stop shop of information about district schools and programs at...
Parents call to rename Wilson Elementary after Michelle Obama
Should Woodrow Wilson Elementary School be renamed after former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama?
Some parents and students at the school, which is operating on a temporary campus in El Cerrito while its permanent campus...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Jesse Hernandez
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges and universities. They are beneficiaries of the Richmond Promise college...
High school football action not over; Bay Showcase set for Saturday
With Salesian College Preparatory winning its first ever state title, Kennedy High making it all the way to the North Coast Section Division VI championship game, and the De Anza Dons nearly coming from...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Jennifer Jimenez
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges and universities. They are beneficiaries of the Richmond Promise college...
Chevron takes Richmond schools to Chabot Space & Science Center
The Oakland Chabot Space & Science Center is particularly effective at inspiring an intrigue in science among young people. For some, like Stanley Cheng, that intrigue helped to inspire a career.
An electrical engineer at...
WCCUSD: Staff cuts unavoidable to solve budget deficit
Facing a projected $47.8 million budget deficit in the 2020-21 fiscal year, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) held a community forum Monday with the stated aim of launching a public input...
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