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Tag: West Contra Costa Unified School District
December 4, 2018

Latinas for the first time make up majority of Bay Area school board

The West Contra Costa Unified School Board for the first time in its history has a Latina majority who will now join in the tough task of making $12 million in budget cuts to help pay for salary increases for teachers and other employees in a region with soaring housing costs.

Theresa Harrington
November 3, 2018

Charter school supporters and critics are big spenders in some Bay Area school board elections

School board races in Oakland Unified and West Contra Costa Unified attract contributions

Theresa Harrington
October 16, 2018

Bay Area district faces challenges in attempt to shut down a charter school

District leaders hope state committee reviewing charter school laws will look at grounds for revoking charters and financial impact on districts.

Theresa Harrington
September 12, 2018

Teachers getting help to buy homes in California's hot housing market

California housing programs help teachers and other school staffers who meet income limits to purchase homes. Assistance includes down payment and closing costs.

Theresa Harrington
September 7, 2018

California State Board of Education denies Rocketship charter school expansion bid

Some California State Board of Education members questioned Rocketship's capacity to expand, citing concerns about finances and educational programs.

Theresa Harrington
July 24, 2018

Complaint spurs Bay Area district to provide parents with more timely accountability data

West Contra Costa Unified will give community committee updated information by November, according to settlement agreement.

Theresa Harrington
July 5, 2018

Higher pay, smaller classes, housing perks in San Francisco Bay Area district’s plan to attract teachers

West Contra Costa Unified has also launched a recruiting website and added new teacher training to attract and retain educators.

Theresa Harrington
May 28, 2018

Tony Thurmond says his journey makes him the best candidate to lead K-12 education in California

Candidate for state superintendent ran programs for struggling kids 20 years before running for public office. 

John Fensterwald
April 26, 2018

Bay Area district offers K-8 options to help keep students from leaving the district

West Contra Costa Unified, which already has two K-8 schools, plans to expand three more elementary schools to K-8 starting in the fall.

Theresa Harrington
April 23, 2018

Advocates accuse Bay Area district of failing to release data on student performance

Data needed so public can have a say in how the district spends state funds

Theresa Harrington
April 20, 2018

After seven shot in the city in one week, Richmond leaders call for stricter gun control laws

On National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools, city violence also weighs heavily on Bay Area educators and community.

Theresa Harrington
April 16, 2018

Bay Area district links with start-up to help educators buy homes

West Contra Costa Unified hopes partnership will help it to recruit and retain teachers.

Theresa Harrington
March 28, 2018

Bay Area school district wants voters to decide whether to drop at-large elections

Lawsuit asks the court to order West Contra Costa Unified to seek a State Board of Education waiver to bypass an election so new boundaries could take effect in November.

Theresa Harrington
March 22, 2018

First time superintendent, in just his second year, faces demands to quickly improve student learning

Matthew Duffy said his primary goals are raising student achievement and reducing teacher turnover.

Theresa Harrington
February 26, 2018

Oakland schools superintendent pledges continued support for undocumented students

In response to warnings of potential ICE raids, Oakland reiterates support for undocumented immigrant families.

Theresa Harrington