See which East Bay community colleges have the shortest waiting lists and the highest success rates.
Ten back-to-school tips for the start of the traditional school year. Brought to you by Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
See which local educational non-profits in Mount Diablo Unified had the most assets in 2012.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
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Here are some safety tips to keep Pleasant Hill kids safe this school year.
Pleasant Hill's API scores detail some wins and losses for the local public school system.
Dr. Nellie Meyer is now the deputy superintendent for San Diego School District.
It's time to start your back-to-school shopping. Pleasant Hill Patch wants to help you find good deals.
Recent attacks and robberies near the UC Berkeley campus underscore the hazards for students going back to college or attending for the first time this fall. The nonprofit Just Yell Fire has recommendations for staying safe.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
See which Pleasant Hill school reported the highest percentage of unvaccinated kindergartners in 2012.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Registration is open for MDUSD adult education classes in Pleasant Hill and Concord. What new skills would you like to learn?
Children are not allowed in public schools in California without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.
These "all-in-one" days for returning students and their parents provide information on new policies, teachers and PTA opportunities.
The commissioner would represent Valley View or Pleasant Hill Middle School. Applications are due Aug. 31.
The district is receiving Prop. 39 funds to help upgrade its schools
A partial power outage occurred at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, taking down Internet access and phone lines on campus.
The city has launched a contest to re-name the Pleasant Hill Education Initiative. Here's how you can participate.
The Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education gave 37 grants to 10 local schools for programs and supplies.
The pool was closed during the month of April for City of Pleasant Hill aquatic programs.
The California Community College Athletics Association competition takes place at East Los Angeles College this weekend, April 25 to 27.
Two students will be awarded the Tikkun Olam scholarship this year.
The Eukel Trust will once again hand out three $10,000 awards to three Contra Costa County teachers.
Student video producers make public service announcements, cooking shows and more.
The underdog College Park High boys' basketball team will play for the Division II state championship on Saturday.
Local schools are joining the First Lady's 'Let's Move' initiative to help teach students healthy living. How do Pleasant Hill schools encourage healthy eating and physical activity?
The Falcons defeat Dublin in overtime for NorCal, Division II crown.
The new course at the Mount Diablo Adult Education Center teaches students to embrace chaos and forge a path to business success.
The school has an online survey asking for parental input on a range of subjects.
The list of financially troubled school districts is growing smaller, but MDUSD remains on it.
State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.