Education

EDUCATION

America250 in Contra Costa Classrooms: Teaching the Declaration When Democracy Feels Fragile

By Da Mayor • July 15, 2026

The Declaration of Independence turns 250 this July, and for students in Contra Costa County classrooms, the anniversary isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a live…

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Summa Academy Brings Special Education Campus to Walnut Creek in $7.1 Million Deal

By • June 15, 2026

A former performing arts campus on Mitchell Drive is getting a second act — and for Walnut Creek families navigating special education needs, it could be a…

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Walnut Creek Schools Face Funding Crossroads as Measure L Trails in Early Returns

By • June 9, 2026

MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 8, 2026 · 7 min read Walnut Creek School District’s bid for a $98 annual parcel tax is trailing in…

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Summer Learning in Walnut Creek: Library Programs, Camps, and Resources for 2026

By • June 3, 2026

School is out, and for Walnut Creek families, that means one thing: the annual scramble to keep young minds engaged through the long summer months. Fortunately, the…

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Walnut Creek School District Names Jon Campopiano as New Superintendent

By Da Mayor • June 1, 2026

The Walnut Creek School District has its next leader. On May 28, the WCSD Board of Education announced the appointment of Jon Campopiano as the district’s new…

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MDUSD Graduation Season: Walnut Creek Seniors Cross the Stage in 2026

By Da Mayor • May 30, 2026

Cap and gown season has arrived in Contra Costa County, and for thousands of Walnut Creek families, the next two weeks mark the culmination of years of…

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What the State Superintendent Race Means for Walnut Creek Families

By Da Mayor • May 26, 2026

MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 26, 2026 · 6 min read The race for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction is heating up — and…

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$450M Community College Bond Headed to November Ballot — What It Means for Walnut Creek

By Da Mayor • May 24, 2026

MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · May 24, 2026 · 4 min read Contra Costa Voters to Decide on $450M Community College Bond A new bond measure…

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A Parent’s Guide to Walnut Creek School Districts: Which Schools Serve Which Neighborhoods

By Da Mayor • May 13, 2026

Introduction One of the most confusing aspects of Walnut Creek for new residents is the school district boundaries. Unlike many suburbs where a single district serves the…

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Walnut Creek Schools by the Numbers: Test Scores, Rankings, and Performance

By Da Mayor • May 13, 2026

Introduction Walnut Creek’s schools consistently rank among the top in California. The Walnut Creek School District (K-8) and Acalanes Union High School District produce academic outcomes that…

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