An Orinda school is on the list of top 25 public elementary schools in California, according to a new ranking.
Two of Acalanes' Union High School District academies made it on the Niche Top 100 list.
The list of award winners was announced this week.
One Lamorinda student received an award worth $1,000-$10,000 that was sponsored by a corporation.
The teacher credential program provides stipends, mentorships, guaranteed sub positions and priority job consideration.
They are among eight schools in Contra Costa County recognized with the prestigious award.
The special election is planned for May 6.
The 50th anniversary of The White Pony/ Meher Schools preschool and elementary school was celebrated Feb. 23.
Dressed in costumes, the students sang "Monster Mash," "Five Little Pumpkins," and other favorite songs from their music class.
Here are the key dates for 2024-2025 school year in the Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Acalanes school districts.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
Linda Lathrop is one of 75 educators training thousands of teachers across the United States and beyond.
The schools are among 293 in California to be recognized for academic excellence and a positive school climate.
Three winners received $1,750 in prizes at the finalist pitch event in Lamorinda.
Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.
"Lamorinda Idol" winner Keenan Moran is Friedrich in the Broadway Global tour of "The Sound of Music," traveling to 14 cities in China.
Education platform Niche has ranked every public school in California. How does your child's school stack up?
The high school seniors now have the opportunity to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth over $30 million.
Vickie Obenchain was among 36 teachers chosen for the Summer 2023 Educator Course on the island of South Bimini, Bahamas.
Parents in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.
Tuition for a community college degree in California is $10,560 for all four years.
Dr. Kimberly Rogers is the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.
Dowd is a 2019 graduate of Miramonte High School. At West Point, he majored in international affairs and minored in nuclear engineering.
In a new tradition, graduating Miramonte High School seniors returned to their elementary school campuses.
Soccer standout Tatum Zuber was formally recognized at the school's athletic awards ceremony May 17.
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
The corporate-sponsored awards, announced April 26, were the first group of winners in the 68th annual competition.
Contra Costa College is seeking 60 or more participants for its NASA 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.
The district is investigating Stanley Middle School Principal Nikki Chaplan for her role in allegations against a former San Ramon teacher.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.
The grants totaling $1.5 million support a three-year initiative to increase access to open educational resources.
These 10 schools in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.
The lawsuit alleges officials at Acalanes UHSD and Miramonte High knew a teacher was sexually abusing them but still allowed him to teach.
Lunches are first-come, first-served and only while supplies last, but in its first four weeks, has yet to turn a student away.
"Unveiling: A Dance Performance" reflects on finding grounding and balance within the dance community while readjusting from the pandemic.
The Community Impact Scholarship program is open to high school seniors who live in Travis Credit Union's 12-county service area.
The Orinda middle school was among 297 winners nationwide announced Friday as a top performer for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education.
Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are chosen as semifinalists in the prestigious competition.
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.