UC Faculty Revisit Standardized Testing Admissions Debate

A University of California faculty committee will examine how to weigh SAT, ACT, or state assessment scores.

New Report Urges Stronger State Oversight Over Schools

What’s Holding Back California Students? A New Report Urges Stronger State Oversight

'Top' Teacher Honor Finalists In Contra Costa County Chosen

Surprise classroom visits turned spotlight on four standout educators across Contra Costa County.

Parents Demand Answers Tonight As Principals Exit Walnut Creek School

More than 200 families are mobilizing ahead of school board meeting after two principals depart a Walnut Creek school.

Parents Fight Against School Cuts To Language Program In Walnut Creek, Lafayette: Report

Parents and students packed Wednesday’s board meeting, protesting a district’s plan to phase out two Spanish-English immersion programs.

Why Rush? 'Walk N Roll' With Your Student To School

Contra Costa County is rolling out a program to reduce school fender-to-fender drop-off traffic.

Bay Area Scores High On Top 25 Middle Schools In California: U.S. News Ranking

More than half of CA's Top 25 best middle schools are in the Bay Area, including Dublin and Oakland: U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Bay Area Scores High On Top 25 Elementary Schools In Golden State: U.S. News Ranking

More than half of CA's Top 25 elementary schools are in Bay Area. East Bay schools performed well with four schools on the Top 25 list.

3 Walnut Creek Students Receive $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The list of award winners was announced this week.

Walnut Creek Students Can Apply For PG&E STEM Scholarship

"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."

Walnut Creek Student Wins Countywide Poetry Contest

Contra Costa County Poetry Out Loud champion Olivia Buhlman will next compete in the state finals in Sacramento.

Contra Costa Artists Featured In Exhibition At Sonoma State University Gallery

NIAD works with Contra Costa and Alameda artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Walnut Creek Students Head Back To School: Important Dates

Here are key dates for the 2024-2025 school year in Mount Diablo USD, Walnut Creek School District, and Acalanes Union High School District.

Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year

Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.

Walnut Creek's Keenan Moran Heads To China On 'Sound Of Music' Tour

Keenan Moran has the role of Friedrich in the Broadway Global tour of "The Sound of Music," traveling to 14 cities in China.

5 Walnut Creek Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The high school seniors now have the opportunity to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth over $30 million.

Back To School: Walnut Creek, Mount Diablo 2023-2024 School Calendars

Parents in Walnut Creek can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.

Dr. Kimberly R. Rogers Named Permanent President Of Contra Costa College

Rogers is now the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.

Walnut Creek Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to Matthew Lee of Walnut Creek!

2 Walnut Creek Students Win Prestigious National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

Participants Sought For NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program

Contra Costa College is seeking 60 or more participants for its NASA program.

Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program

It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.

5 Walnut Creek Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools For 2023

These schools in Walnut Creek were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.

Contra Costa School Enrollment Drops To 2011 Level

Enrollment increased steadily until COVID-19 shut down school campuses.

Contra Costa College Launches Free Lunch Program

Lunches are first-come, first-served and only while supplies last, but in its first four weeks, has yet to turn a student away.

Contra Costa College Unveils New Scholarship For Students Facing Financial Hardship

The funds help students cover items such as housing, tuition and food.

Travis Credit Union Scholarships Open To Walnut Creek Students

The Community Impact Scholarship program is open to high school seniors who live in Travis Credit Union's 12-county service area.

Walnut Creek Police Lift Lockdown At Las Lomas High School

Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun on school property.

3 Walnut Creek Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are chosen as semifinalists in the prestigious competition.

Contra Costa College: Welcome Back, Comets!

Be sure you have your permit! For the Fall 2022 semester, 4CD is pleased to announce we are waiving the fees to obtain parking permits.

Back To School: Walnut Creek 2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Local schools start this week. Here are some key dates to know for the upcoming academic year in Walnut Creek.

New School District In Northgate Turned Down By State

The vote to deny the petition to create a new district was unanimous.

UC Davis’ Top Graduating Student Is A Walnut Creek Resident

Walnut Creek resident to be honored as the top graduating senior at UC Davis during its undergraduate commencement on June 12.

Diablo Valley College Extends Mask Requirements

With COVID-19 cases on the rise countywide, college officials opted to leave indoor mask requirements in place through the summer semester.

Walnut Creek High Schools Slip In U.S. News Rankings

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

2 High School Teachers Named District Teachers Of The Year

They will now be considered for Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year .

Contract Agreement For Mt. Diablo Unified

Teachers will receive a double digit salary increase over three years.

Mount Diablo Unified Teachers Picket

Mount Diablo Unified School District teachers began picketing before class Friday morning.

CA School Shows How To Improve Low Reading Skills

The Golden State has a low literacy rate and its school children aren’t excelling at reading.

Layoff Notices Go To 99 Workers In Mt. Diablo Unified

The district is on the state's fiscal watch list because of declining reserves.