Transforming Schools for a Better Future

The following article discusses the strategies West Contra Costa County Unified School District are using in order to help improve the learning and quality of instruction of all students within their schools.

Link: https://edsource.org/2019/reinventing-a-california-school-one-teacher-at-a-time/621170


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