FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Lamorinda area high schools have done so far.
"This was part of a cyberattack involving several hundred institutions" in the U.S., the university’s Office of Emergency Management said.
The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Contra Costa County.
Sabin Pandey earned a Master of Science in Information Technology in fall 2020.
The Office of Education event set for Feb. 27 will allow attendees to learn more about careers in education.
See which local students were named among the 4,500 candidates for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Richard G. Plumb currently holds a leadership position at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.
Lamorinda students who are food insecure may pick up food three days a week. Here are the details...
Robinson is a resident of Lafayette.
"We thought it was best to make this decision as early as possible to give our students...the opportunity to plan accordingly."
Nearby Laney and Diablo Valley are 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.
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Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
Hannah Clark and Anneli Dillon attended the prestigious university.
Rack graduated with a degree(s) in Exercise Physiology.
Sarah Armstrong of Lafayette, Calif., was awarded a bachelor of science degree in computer science.
"The keys to good mental health for many people - stability, routine, interaction with peers - have all been taken away."
Gout was student in the Carver College of Medicine whose program of study was Medicine. The degree awarded was a Doctor of Medicine.
The School District continues to offer meals during the pandemic, but demand is also down.
JulieAnne Martin of Lafayette, CA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Studio Art.
The recent change to remote learning during this unprecedented time affected the University's plans for traditional commencement activities.
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.
Gwenyth Sullivan of Orinda (94563) graduated from the University of San Diego for the 2019-2020 school year.
Christina Nitsos is among four teachers chosen as a Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program finalist.
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!
Students will improve their writing and public speaking skills, and increase their confidence in our classes online and in classrooms.
Falling state tax revenues may leave school district bank accounts in Contra Costa County as empty as classrooms. See a chart of local funds
With schools out for weeks during the coronavirus shelter in place, some elementary students in Orinda are circulating their own newspaper.
Classrooms will be empty until at least next month.
Orinda Union School District will hold the emergency meeting Friday afternoon to decide on school closures.