Patricia Wool sends a letter of welcome and information to parents in the Walnut Creek School District.
Our readers and some experts weigh in on ways to ease the transition from late summer nights to early morning school schedules.
School lunches don't have to be boring, or processed. Here are some simple alternatives.
Starr is one of 29 teachers throughout the state to be recognized by the "Students First" Foundation.
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.
1 in 8 preschool age children are obese in the US. Check out how Contra Costa County compares to Alameda, Solano, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Napa counties in the battle against childhood obesity.
Children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.
Here are the STAR test scores for Walnut Creek school districts, with last year's scores for comparison.
Some must-haves for the returning grade school student.
Where can you find back to school savings in Walnut Creek? Here's a good place to start.
A guide to the schools and districts in Walnut Creek.
Parents are being asked how they get their kids to school, and if there are safer, healthier alternatives available.
Walnut Heights had the highest truancy rate while Bueva Vista had the lowest. What should educators do to tackle this issue?
See which Walnut Creek high school was in the top 100 for California.
Fourth-grade teacher Sandy Ball is the teacher of the year in the Walnut Creek School District.
State names 218 distinguished schools statewide, including 13 in Contra Costa County.
At Las Lomas High, the graduation rate was down and the dropout rate was up.
The Eukel Trust will once again hand out three $10,000 awards to three Contra Costa County teachers.
In the Walnut Creek School District, the registration period runs now through March 29.
Local schools are joining the First Lady's 'Let's Move' initiative to help teach students healthy living. How do schools in Walnut Creek encourage healthy eating and physical activity?
Walnut Creek Intermediate PTA meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Walnut Creek Intermediate students work with east county special ed kids.
Education advocate died of a heart attack last weekend; 'Play It Forward' concert is Thursday at the Lesher Center for the Arts.
State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.
Walnut Creek is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds to finance major projects. Taxpayers will repay at least $3.6 million for a $2 million loan.
Miramonte High in Orinda puts a smile on your Facebook. Facebook page, "Miramonte Compliments," anonymously shares messages of good cheer from students and staff. The idea came from Las Lomas.
Thirty school bands will be there for Friday and Saturday festival.
The Broncos were trying to reach the finals of the NCS Division II playoffs
The Broncos take on Rancho Cotate High in the NCS Division II semi-finals on Saturday night
A voluntary recall becomes mandatory as the California Department of Education orders all school districts to destroy stocks of recalled peanut butter linked to potential salmonella contamination.