'Run, Hide, Fight' Replaces 'Duck and Cover' in Today's Classrooms

In the wake of school shootings, officials are responding with procedures designed to minimize the vulnerability of students, teachers and staff.

School Safety Tips for Walnut Creek Students

Here are some safety tips to keep Walnut Creek kids safe this school year.

Most Walnut Creek Schools Lost Ground on Test Performance in 2013

Despite dropping nine points, Walnut Heights Elementary has the highest API score in Walnut Creek. See 2012-13 Growth for all Walnut Creek schools.

Mt. Diablo District On the Verge of Hiring New Superintendent

Dr. Nellie Meyer is now the deputy superintendent for San Diego School District.

Walnut Creek School District Superintendent: 'Welcome Back'

Patricia Wool sends a letter of welcome and information to parents in the Walnut Creek School District.

Back to School = Back to Bed: Easing Late Nights into Early Mornings

Our readers and some experts weigh in on ways to ease the transition from late summer nights to early morning school schedules.

Five Healthy, Easy School Lunch Ideas

School lunches don't have to be boring, or processed. Here are some simple alternatives.

Corrine Starr, Northgate Teacher, Named "All Star Teacher"

Starr is one of 29 teachers throughout the state to be recognized by the "Students First" Foundation.

Child Vaccination Rates in Walnut Creek Lower than County Average

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

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.

Childhood Obesity Rate Falling: How Does Contra Costa Measure Up?

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.

California School Kids Must Be Vaccinated

Children are not allowed in public schools without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.

STAR Scores Released for Walnut Creek Schools

Here are the STAR test scores for Walnut Creek school districts, with last year's scores for comparison.

Back-To-School Supplies: the Basics

Some must-haves for the returning grade school student.

Back-To-School Shopping Guide: Where are the Sales in Walnut Creek?

Where can you find back to school savings in Walnut Creek? Here's a good place to start.

School Days Are Almost Here in Walnut Creek

A guide to the schools and districts in Walnut Creek.

Ygnacio Valley High Alumni React To Patch Stories About Their School

Majority of Acalanes District High School Grads Take Required College Courses

Fewer Mt. Diablo Unified Students Are Taking Required College Courses

What Happened To Ygnacio Valley High School?: The Programs Today

What Happened To Ygnacio Valley High School?: The Decline

What Advice Would You Give To A Walnut Creek High School Graduate?

What Happened To Ygnacio Valley High School?: The Glory Years

Remembering Las Lomas Student Amir Khakimov

Las Lomas Prom Night: A Knight at the Museum

Walnut Creek School Commute Survey Seeks Answers

Parents are being asked how they get their kids to school, and if there are safer, healthier alternatives available.

Walnut Creek School Districts' Truancy Rate Below State Average

Walnut Heights had the highest truancy rate while Bueva Vista had the lowest. What should educators do to tackle this issue?

Walnut Creek Schools Included in Ranking of Nation's Best High Schools

See which Walnut Creek high school was in the top 100 for California.

Parkmead Teacher Candidate For County Teacher of the Year

Fourth-grade teacher Sandy Ball is the teacher of the year in the Walnut Creek School District.

Foothill Middle School Distinguished By State School Chief

State names 218 distinguished schools statewide, including 13 in Contra Costa County.

Peeking At Dropout & Grad Rates For Las Lomas & Northgate

At Las Lomas High, the graduation rate was down and the dropout rate was up.

Who is the Most Outstanding Teacher in Walnut Creek?

The Eukel Trust will once again hand out three $10,000 awards to three Contra Costa County teachers.

Have You Registered For Kindergarten?

In the Walnut Creek School District, the registration period runs now through March 29.

How Can Walnut Creek Schools Fight Childhood Obesity?

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?

PTA Meeting Includes Election of Exec Board

Walnut Creek Intermediate PTA meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

WCI Students Promote Unity, Basketball Drills

Walnut Creek Intermediate students work with east county special ed kids.

School Concert Dedicated to Susan Bigham

Education advocate died of a heart attack last weekend; 'Play It Forward' concert is Thursday at the Lesher Center for the Arts.

Are Walnut Creek's Public Schools Shortchanged in Gov. Brown's New School Funding Proposal?

State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.

School Bonds: Walnut Creek School District Used Controversial Long-Term, High-Interest Loans

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.

Compliments of Las Lomas: Facebook Page

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.