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Monica Velez
Verified
Staff Reporter, EdSource
San Bruno
Beats
No longer covering music, pop culture or entertainment
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By Monica Velez Verified| Local News Matters@ IN A MOVE consistent with dozens of California school districts, West Contra Costa Unified board members have had to choose between eliminating staff and services for students or exploding its budget deficit. At the start of the debate at Wednesday night’s school board meeting, the district had proposed cutting about 177 staffing positions and, after nearly three hours of debate, the board voted 3-1 to cut all but eight.
By Layla Bakhshandeh, John Fensterwald Verified, Monica Velez Verified, Emma Gallegos Verified| EdSource Verified News Brief Monday, March 3, 2025 — 10:14 am The California Department of Education is taking the Cajon Valley Union School District to court over a sexual education curriculum the agency says discriminates against LGBTQ students. CDE filed a petition in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday asking a judge to compel the district to implement corrective measures, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.
By Monica Velez Verified| Local News Matters@ IN A MOVE consistent with dozens of California school districts, West Contra Costa Unified board members have had to choose between eliminating staff and services for students or exploding its budget deficit. At the start of the debate at Wednesday night’s school board meeting, the district had proposed cutting about 177 staffing positions and, after nearly three hours of debate, the board voted 3-1 to cut all but eight.
Company Info
EdSource
EdSource is a nonprofit multimedia journalism organization dedicated to covering education in California. Founded in 1977, it has become a leading source of rigorous education reporting in the state. EdSource aims to strengthen schools by ensuring the public is informed and engaged in education issues. The organization provides in-depth journalism through a team of award-winning reporters and data experts. It focuses on expanding its reach, developing content for parents and students, and enhancing its influence on education policy. EdSource values diversity and encourages contributions from individuals of various backgrounds to support its mission. Its audience includes parents, students, educators, and policymakers interested in education in California.
Oakland, California, United States
+1 510-433-0421
Founded: 1977