Concord High School

Concord Community Schools joins a national effort to redesign high school, shifting from seat-time credits to student mastery and personalized learning.

"It’s pretty outstanding," said Concord Community Schools Director of Music Bryan Golden. "It’s a nice recognition of our efforts throughout the years, our desire for excellence and keeping the standards high for the students."

Former Concord High School and NBA star Shawn Kemp could have faced a significant prison term if convicted at trial before pleading guilty to a lesser charge as jury selection was beginning Tuesday.