See how college aid applications changed for El Cerrito area high schools.
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The Contra Costa College Foundation's "Finish Line Fund" ensured more than 60 students will graduate this semester.
The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Contra Costa County.
The Office of Education event set for Feb. 27 will allow attendees to learn more about careers in education.
Tiffany Zhang now moves on to the Contra Costa County Spelling Bee Feb. 22.
It's been almost a year since students left the classroom, and some have fallen behind.
The school district is conducting a survey of families. Answer a few quick questions now.
"We thought it was best to make this decision as early as possible to give our students...the opportunity to plan accordingly."
Nearby Contra Costa College is part of the California Community College System, which is reporting an enrollment decline in Fall 2020.
The state has approved waiver applications for ten schools allowing them to reopen for in-person education, including one in El Cerrito.
The free food is available for all children age 18 and younger, regardless of income.
Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education will serve as a partner in $5 Million EL RISE Program.
Local schools will provide the extra help some families need.
When the new school year starts next month, all classes will be online. The district plans to gradually reopen schools as it is safe.
Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their star shine here on Patch.
If the district doesn't meet its budget-cutting target, it risks being taken over by the state.
The in-person graduation ceremonies will be by appointment in order to adhere to county health social distancing guidelines for gatherings.
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
The district and the education fund organization are hoping to raise a total of $1.3 million for the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund.
Campuses in the West Contra Costa Unified School District will remain closed for the rest of the school year due to the new coronavirus.
In-person classes end on Friday. At-home instruction begins Monday, for two weeks, followed by Spring Break, which has been moved up.
Come spend some summer time on the beautiful Saint Mary’s High campus along Codornices Creek at historic Peralta Park in North Berkeley.
Wilson Elementary in Richmond could soon be getting a new identity.
Five huge jackpots last year generated nearly $1.5 billion for local school districts.
Curious who the best teachers in CA are? Here’s a ranking that has the answers.
Richmond and Kensington schools are also impacted, but school will be in session, as scheduled.
Physical education teacher Israel Lopez, 26, has been placed on leave by the school district.
When's the first day of school in El Cerrito? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents, and teachers.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here’s how schools in California ranked.
In the past, the board has often had a majority of trustees from El Cerrito.
The El Cerrito students earned invitations when they competed at a local event.
The hazardous smoke has created unhealthy conditions for much of the region over the past few days.
The ability to focus one’s attention is at the core of critical thinking and problem solving.