A Special Visit For Contra Costa Community College District's Teacher Of The Year

The Diablo Valley College instructor is among 22 CCCOE 2017-2018 teachers of the year.

Pleasant Hill Makes List Of Cities With Heaviest College Debt Burden

In 14 East Bay communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.

Ex Contra Costa County Schools Superintendent Dies Suddenly

Former Solano County Superintendent of Schools Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D., died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30.

Racist Graffiti In Contra Costa School Restroom Rattles Parent, Faculty, Students

"You don't want your kids in an environment like this," said the mother of two African-American students at the Danville high school.

Students At 3 East Bay High Schools Walk Out, Denounce President-Elect Trump

BREAKING: "We want to give them the opportunity to understand and be a part of the democracy," one school administrator said.

East Bay High School Students Stage Massive Walkout Over Donald Trump Win

"As young people it's our job to continue to fight like our parents fought for us," said one Berkeley H.S. student. (Breaking)

Diablo Valley College Alum Named Chancellor Of Contra Costa Community College District

"My DVC experience changed my life, and I am living proof of the power and impact community colleges can make," said Fred Wood.

Pleasant Hill Students to Benefit From Code.org Partnership

It's expected to provide greater students access to computer science teaching.

Pleasant Hill School Named 'Blue Ribbon' Winner

Only 329 schools were selected nationwide.

Pleasant Hill Teacher Among County's '2016-17 Teachers Of Year'

Congrats to Shauna Hawes of Valley View! Also named, Gina Minder-Maldonado of Oakley Union Elementary School District.

3 Pleasant Hill Students Make List of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Breaking education news: The scholarships will be awarded next spring and summer.

Parents, Do You Know the Difference Between IEP and 504 Plan?

Do your homework before assuming that the school is giving you the appropriate recommendation, a specialist says.

5 Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Pleasant Hill Kids Safe

The National Safety Council offers tips on keeping your student safe and sound as they return to school this month. Good reminders for all!

Diablo Valley College's New President Has Served District For 24 Years

An interim president was selected to head Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill after the current president announced plans to retire.

Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year Attend Annual Reception

Contra Costa County Office of Education honored 21 Teachers of the Year at an event held in their honor.

Livia, Biz Stone Among Donors Who Give $1,395,162 to Contra Costa County Schools

Through DonorsChoose.org, teachers post unfunded class projects online. Donors in Contra Costa County include Livia and Biz Stone.

Miramonte High Named County's Mock Trial Champion

Miramonte bests Acalanes High in the final round of the competition, held inside the Bray Courthouse. Heritage and California rank #3, 4.

UC Berkeley Computer Attack May Affect 80,000

Those affected began receiving notices Friday of a computer attack that poses a risk to their personal information.

Lunar New Year Celebration: Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Hundreds of East Bay school children are expected to attend today's celebration.

Chevron Program Generates $1 Million for Contra Costa, Alameda County Schools

More than 1,000 classroom programs are being funded, including 465 STEM projects.

Homework Hell: Stanford Research Shows Pitfalls of Homework

Kids are showing signs of stress, physical health problems, a lack of balance and even alienation from society.

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Stanford Study Indicates School Meals May Expose Children to Unsafe Levels of BPA

Researcher finds that school meals can contain unsafe levels of a toxic chemical, putting low-income students particularly at risk.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Hack Attack Targets Cal State Students' Personal Information

The data breach victimized some 80,000 students statewide.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

What Every Parent Needs To Know About An IEP And A 504 Plan

East Bay therapist explains the difference, and warns parents not to get talked into one when your child needs the other.

New CA Community College Accreditor Needed ... NOW!

Task force stated Friday that confidence is lost with current agency, and our state's 113 junior colleges deserve better.

5 Tips To Fight 'Super Lice' As Your Pleasant Hill Kids Go Back To School

Some preventative and treatment steps to take.

Register for 2015-2016 School Year Young Genius Speech and Debate Team!

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Please Share: Reminders We, All, Need For Back-To-School Driving

Nearly one-third of child pedestrian deaths occur after school between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., new report says.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in California and 24 Other States

As kids head to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them. Did you know "selfies" can be a lice contributor?

Risk Of Tick-Borne Disease On Local Trails Surprisingly High: Researchers

Hiker warning: Study reveals mysterious pathogen in high concentrations in trailside ticks in the Bay Area - from Sonoma to Santa Cruz.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!