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Achieving College Success: What Monica & Alejandra Learned

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%...

02 April, 2018

Middlebury-bound: Meet Aaron, “One Determined Soul”

When Aaron Solorzano started at West Adams Preparatory High School in the 9th grade, he knew he was supposed to get good grades,...

14 March, 2018

From South Central to Yale and Back: Meet Jade

The LA Promise Charter Middle School in South LA is full of boisterous 6th and 7th graders. With a 95% attendance rate, these...

06 March, 2018

A Look Back at 2017: From Octavia Spencer to Secretary Hillary Clinton (& Everything in Between)

Every year, about this time, I like to look back on the prior year and assess – did we, the LA Promise Fund,...

29 January, 2018

Girls Build is Changing Students’ Lives: A Discussion with the Compton Early College Change Agents

The Compton Early College Change Agents believe that Girls Build is changing their community and their team members. Girls Build is helping them...

21 December, 2017

Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and a Whole Lotta Girl Power

On Friday, December 15, 2017, 10,000 girls streamed into the West Hall at the LA Convention Center. The Girls Build Summit was long-anticipated, but...

18 December, 2017

Marathon Club Spotlight: Meet Coach Kevin Peralta

By Peter Horton On an afternoon in the middle of October, as temperatures neared the triple digits, a small group of students met at...

30 November, 2017

Never Too Young to Learn About College

Choosing which college to attend is a big decision - and one that is best made with considerable planning and thought. Students at Manual...

16 November, 2017

Manual Arts Band Wins the Grammy Signature Award

By Peter Horton Step inside Manual Arts High School, turn left, follow the long corridor past the office, past the science building, turn right...

13 October, 2017

TIP Tuesday: Mary Shin and Raimundo Farmer

The Intern Project - Summer pairs deserving high school students with high-value, paid internships in entertainment, finance, media, healthcare, and more. Mary and Raimundo...

27 September, 2017