Mt. Diablo School District to Hire Contractors For New Science Classrooms

Mt. Diablo Transfer Deadlines Loom

Common Core and More!

An explanation of the new Common Core Standards for kindergarten through 12th grade public schools.

Poll: Most Parents Ill-Informed About Big Changes in School Funding

Musicians To Perform Holiday Concert at Diablo Valley College

Concord High School's Ladies First will bring their dulcet sounds to the stage this weekend.

Pittsburg Unified School District Granted $100K

California Doles Funds to Schools in Concord

Find out how much your local education agency received with our interactive graphic.

Successful Shelter-in-Place Drill Held at Concord's Marchus School

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores, Lag Nationally

National test score results released Thursday.

Clayton Valley Charter To Face Northgate for League Title

Teachers, Mt. Diablo School District Hit An Impasse In Contract Talks

A mediator has been called in to help with the stalled negotiations.

California Unfurls Charter School Tool Bank

The California Department of Education is creating professional development opportunities for teachers in Concord, California.

Concord Students To Convene for Model UN Conference

High School students will debate international issues to enhance their understanding of the role of the United Nations.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Fitness Tests Show West County Kids Lag Peers Statewide

More than 40 percent of WCCUSD's fifth graders were overweight last year. Find out how your school district compares to others.

Concord High School Students Repurpose Halloween To Help Local Families

A group of Concord High School students plan to trick-or-treat for food not candy as part of a philanthropic endeavor to feed local families.

Mt. Diablo Greenlights Ygnacio Stadium Project

One Week Until California Hosts Massive Earthquake Drill

Concord schools will be teaching students three steps to surviving an earthquake.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

California Dumps STAR Test

Governor Brown signed legislation that eradicates the STAR test and brings winds of change to California's public school system.

Report: Attendance Crisis in California, MDUSD Truancy Rate Better Than Statewide Number

See which schools in MDUSD have the highest truancy rates.

Stadium Light Project Postponed

School Board Expected To Greenlight Stadium Light Project Environmental Report

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District proposed installing stadium lights and a few upgrades to the Ygnacio Valley High School football field. Residents nearby are livid.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Local Parents Partner With Costume Store to Raise Funds

The Mount Diablo Elementary Parent Faculty Club is partnering with Spirit Halloween stores to give money to the school.

Mount Diablo Elementary Holding Burger Fundraiser

The purchase of food Carl's Jr. this week will send money to Mount Diablo Elementary.

High School Opens Governing Board Applications

The Clayton Valley Charter High School Governing Board seeks fresh perspective.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Tom Torlakson's 10 Back-to-School Tips

Ten back-to-school tips for the start of the traditional school year. Brought to you by Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

East Bay Community Colleges Offering More Courses After Years of Cutbacks

See which East Bay community colleges have the shortest waiting lists and the highest success rates.

School Board Increases High School Graduation Requirements

High school students in Concord will need more credits to graduate.

Mount Diablo USD Teacher Nominated for State Award

A teacher from Concord is one of four finalists in the competition for California’s Teacher of the Year award.

Shortage May Prevent School Employees, Volunteers From Getting TB Skin Tests

Some clinics can't perform the mandated medical test because they don't have any of the required solutions

Professor Says It's Time To Change School Foundations' Status

See which local educational non-profit in Concord had the most assets in 2012.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Council Approves 'Safe Route To School' Funds

Concord will use money leftover from a pavement condition study to bolster the endeavor near Wren Elementary School.

Do Kids in Concord Schools Feel Safe?

A new website compiles a massive amount of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth. See how kids in your district compare.

School Safety Tips for Concord Students

Here are some safety tips to keep Concord kids safe this school year.

Mt Diablo Unified Hires New Vice Principals

The School Board reorganized the district’s employees.

California Releases API Scores

Concord's API scores detail some wins and losses for the local public school system.