Category: West Contra Costa Unified School District
Becoming school superintendent in an age of uncertainty and anxiety
Top Takeaways West Contra Costa Unified’s new superintendent has multi-generational ties to the district. Like many superintendents, she faces multiple […]
August 14, 2025
California’s $14 billion investment in expanded learning transforms summer schools
Top Takeaways The state has spent nearly $14 billion on expanded learning during the last five years Research shows high-quality […]
July 25, 2025
Trump freezes grant funding, upending school budgets
Top Takeaways The Trump administration announced it would withhold $811 million in grant funding the day before the money was […]
July 2, 2025
West Contra Costa hires former student and principal as superintendent
West Contra Costa Unified School District’s incoming superintendent already knows the district well. On Wednesday night, the district’s board unanimously […]
June 5, 2025
California schools prepare to introduce universal reading screening
Top Takeaways By June 30, California schools must choose one of four screening tests recommended by a state panel. Most […]
May 20, 2025
West Contra Costa Unified loses big chunk of federal grant to support students’ mental health
TOP TAKEAWAYS West Contra Costa Unified anticipates receiving only about $600,000 of the $4.2 million it was awarded last year. […]
May 1, 2025
West Contra Costa makes big push to get kids to class – and raise revenue while doing it
Top Takeaways Raising attendance would improve student outcomes and help the district achieve a balanced budget. The district will focus […]
April 16, 2025