Seventy seven percent of LAUSD students graduate from high school. Of those who graduate, 70% go on to college. But then, something happens. Only 25% of LAUSD graduates who enter college will go on to earn a degree within 6 years. Those numbers are concerning.......
When Aaron Solorzano started at West Adams Preparatory High School in the 9th grade, he knew he was supposed to get good grades, but he didn’t know to what end. Luckily, he found 9th grade easy; he did get good grades, and with those grades,......
The LA Promise Charter Middle School in South LA is full of boisterous 6th and 7th graders. With a 95% attendance rate, these students are coming to school – and benefiting from the wise leadership of individuals like Jade Harvey, an Americorps Vista and our......
Every year, about this time, I like to look back on the prior year and assess – did we, the LA Promise Fund, meet our goals? Did we serve students, families and communities by bringing them vital resources? Did we create exceptional learning opportunities for......
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