By Leslie Aaronson Starting a new semester can be just as nerve-racking for teachers as it is for students. How do you engage a roomful of young people both in the learning and as part of a broader class? Check out these 3 tips for......
By Isaac Kim I was a freshman in my second semester at West Adams Preparatory High School when Robin Kurtzman, a member of the LA Promise Fund board, pulled me out of class. I had never met Robin before. She was not part of the......
Steven Pham was one of the first students to participate in The Intern Project (TIP) 5 years ago, when it launched. He was placed at Fullscreen, and is still remembered fondly by the staff there. Today, Steven is graduating from USC, about to embark on......
The LA Promise Fund works with thousands of students each year through its network of 5 South LA schools and 3 countywide programs. Each student has a unique story and his or her own path. One student at Manual Arts High School, Kenia, a junior,......
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