Stege Elementary Principal Nicole Ruiz, second from left, chats with staff members and students at the school in Richmond. (Photo by Andrew Reed/EdSource)

Earlier this year, the West Contra Costa Unified School District attempted to answer a tough question: What would it take to turn around a struggling school like Stege Elementary in Richmond?

Now nearly two months into the new school year, the principal, while still hopeful, says sheโ€™s frustrated that the school lacks a clear plan and change hasnโ€™t come fast enough.

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