Catherine Suitor

Nick Wells — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:35:35 +0000

Dear Friends,

What makes Ģ��Ƶ schools successful isn’t any one ingredient. It’s belief in the brilliance of every child, a deep commitment to excellence and delight in every classroom, exceptional educators, and data-driven decisions, all held together by a community of champions, that sets our schools apart.

Together, we invest in programming that helps our scholars thrive in and out of the classroom. We volunteer in Ģ��Ƶ schools and provide mentorship. We advocate for policies that advance great public schools for all.

This work has never mattered more. Every day, our scholars navigate an uncertain world — economic pressures, political division, a public education system under strain — and every day, they show us why our community’s investment is worth it. Our progress results from compounding acts of courage, collaboration, and contribution, and our collective resolve and generosity are what fuel life-changing opportunities.

We proudly celebrate a year of incredible accomplishments:

Completing our $10 million Reimagine, Advance, Advocate Campaign to fund new strategic investments that will propel Ģ��Ƶ schools forward;
Receiving national recognition for our Reimagining the Ģ��Ƶ Educator initiative to improve teacher efficacy and scholar achievement;
Connecting our scholars to dozens of businesses and mentor partners through Ģ��Ƶ’s Career Exploration and Internship Program; and
Awarding $500,000+ in college scholarships to send our graduating seniors to top universities across the nation.

Every contribution here becomes another scholarship, another mentor match, another scholar walking across a graduation stage because someone believed in them first.

Thank you for supporting our scholars’ incredible aspirations, sharing your time, talents, and resources, and helping create a brighter future for the next generation.

In partnership,

Catherine Suitor
Executive Director
Ģ��Ƶ

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Pablo Villavicencio

Nick Wells — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:22:31 +0000

Dear Friends,

I’m incredibly proud of the Ģ��Ƶ community and everything we achieved this year.

Looking back at the accomplishments of our scholars and schools, it is clear that Ģ��Ƶ is about powering possibility. Over 20 years ago, our founders believed our communities were brilliant; they believed our scholars deserved more.

Those beliefs motivate us still. Picture it: every year, families send their children to Ģ��Ƶ campuses with backpacks and notebooks — but also with dreams and talents not yet discovered.

Our job is to facilitate that discovery. We have the privilege of helping young people realize their potential. It’s a high-stakes honor. In a world of rapid change and societal division, our scholars must learn to read, think, analyze — to separate fact from fiction — and adapt. They must solve problems, express themselves clearly, and work through differences with empathy.

They must see themselves as agents of change.

That’s the education we deliver, and Ģ��Ƶ’s journey and track record tell the important story of what happens when individuals come together to take bold action.

This year was no exception.

In June, we graduated 2,000 Ģ��Ƶ seniors, with 96% accepted to college and 85% accepted to four year universities.
A record-breaking eight Ģ��Ƶ high schools received the state’s highest designation for educational excellence: California Distinguished School.
Our scholars demonstrated academic gains in English language arts and math for the fourth consecutive year, dramatically outpacing their peers by the time they reach high school.
Seven Ģ��Ƶ schools received unanimous five-year charter renewals, reaffirming the strength of our schools and the trust Ģ��Ƶ has built over decades with our scholars, families, neighborhood partners, and alumni.

I’m in awe of what Ģ��Ƶ educators have achieved. They create learning environments where joy, belonging, and high expectations can be seen, heard, and relied on across our 25 campuses. I continue to be deeply moved by the courage and commitment of leaders who stand by our scholars and families, many of whom arrive at our schools bearing the brunt of economic inequality and political divisiveness.

For them, college readiness isn’t just a degree. It’s the audacious promise that every Ģ��Ƶ scholar can shape their own future. It’s freedom.

So, to our supporters and volunteers: Thank you for helping ensure the next generation of Ģ��Ƶ scholars reaches their greatest potential.

Because when we invest in our young people, we double down on a future that benefits us all.

Con solidaridad,

Pablo Villavicencio
Chief Executive Officer
Ģ��Ƶ College-Ready Public Schools

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