'Creative' El Cerrito High School Teacher Receives Recognition

"She deserves to be recognized for her career working with disadvantaged students."

$40K STEM Grant Awarded To Richmond Student

Amazon Future Engineer awarded hundreds of students with 4-year scholarships up to $40,000 and paid industry internships.

School District Struggles To Fill Special-Ed Teacher Positions

About 33 percent of the positions in West Contra Costa Unified are unfilled with less that a month to the start of school.

Layoffs For Next Year Up For Vote By West Contra Costa Unified School Board

West Contra Costa Unified school workers say they are puzzled by the district's proposal for layoffs next year, and plan to protest.

Star Student Longhorp Shares Critical Thinking To Help Peers

"I am grateful for his thoughtfulness in rearranging all the student desks neatly in rows at the end of last period."

West Contra Costa Unified Braces For More Major Budget Cuts

With the settling of contract negotiations with its teachers' union, West Contra Costa Unified is expecting to have to slash millions.

Star Student Gives His Best Effort Every Day

According to his math teacher, Bruce participates in classroom discussions and completes homework before the deadline.

El Cerrito Star Student Is Fashionista With A Good Attitude

Ashley focuses on classwork and is in advanced band.

'A Gentle Leader Without An Ego': El Cerrito Star Student

Kaylee's teacher said that she focuses on doing her best for all classwork.

El Cerrito Graduate Earns National Merit Scholarship

Six students represented Contra Costa County as National Merit Scholarship winners.

El Cerrito Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

The student received up to $2,000 in annual aid for four years from the college they will attend next year.

PRESS RELEASE: Contra Costa College Holds 13th Annual Food and Wine Event

Press release from Contra Costa College.

Teacher Job Fair Planned For El Cerrito Area Schools

A job fair later this month will give teachers a one-stop opportunity to talk to multiple districts in Contra Costa County.

El Cerrito Needs Substitute Teachers: Apply Now

You do not need a teaching credential. A single website guides you to apply as a substitute teacher anywhere in Contra Costa County.

El Cerrito Middle School Damaged By Vandals

More than a dozen windows have been shot, and race-based messages directed toward Black people were written on the concrete.

2021 College Aid: How El Cerrito Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for El Cerrito area high schools.

Summit Public Schools Reveals Report Redefining Student Success

Summit alumni graduate college at nearly double the national average and rank strong relationships as the highest level of fulfillment

Back To School: El Cerrito 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in El Cerrito can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

$2K Scholarship Awarded To El Cerrito Student

Travis Credit Union awarded a total of 20, $2,000 scholarships to area students.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How El Cerrito Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for El Cerrito area high schools.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On El Cerrito Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on El Cerrito Patch.

Student Debt Erased For Contra Costa College's May 2021 Grads

The Contra Costa College Foundation's "Finish Line Fund" ensured more than 60 students will graduate this semester.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How El Cerrito Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for El Cerrito area high schools.

In El Cerrito Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

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.

Contra Costa County Plans Virtual Staff Recruitment Fair

The Office of Education event set for Feb. 27 will allow attendees to learn more about careers in education.

Fourth Grader Wins Madera Elementary School Spelling Bee

Tiffany Zhang now moves on to the Contra Costa County Spelling Bee Feb. 22.

Learning Loss An Issue For Students

It's been almost a year since students left the classroom, and some have fallen behind.

El Cerrito Kids Back In The Classroom? Weigh-In Now

The school district is conducting a survey of families. Answer a few quick questions now.

Contra Costa College Classes To Remain Online Through Spring

"We thought it was best to make this decision as early as possible to give our students...the opportunity to plan accordingly."

Community College Enrollment Down Amid Coronavirus

Nearby Contra Costa College is part of the California Community College System, which is reporting an enrollment decline in Fall 2020.

10 Contra Costa Schools Cleared To Open

The state has approved waiver applications for ten schools allowing them to reopen for in-person education, including one in El Cerrito.

School District's Free Summer Meal Program Resumes: El Cerrito

The free food is available for all children age 18 and younger, regardless of income.

State Gives El Cerrito Guidance To Start Classroom Teaching

Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.

New Initiative Will Help Assist English Learner Education

The Contra Costa County Office of Education will serve as a partner in $5 Million EL RISE Program.

'Student Support Hubs' Planned To Boost Distance Learning

Local schools will provide the extra help some families need.

El Cerrito Classes To Be Taught Online This Fall

When the new school year starts next month, all classes will be online. The district plans to gradually reopen schools as it is safe.

Class Of 2020: Aidan Lajoie

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.

Class Of 2020: Kahlilah Jordan

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.

Class Of 2020: Aidan Cooney

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.

Class Of 2020: Ally Chin

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.