2024 Heroes Among Us

Last week, our ĢƵ community came together to celebrate our Heroes Among Us, drawing more than 400 guests from diverse communities across Angeles, including those from the philanthropic, business, sports, and entertainment industries, as well as our ĢƵ scholars, alumni and educators. W​​​e raised more than $2M for ĢƵ scholars and schools! “This award is…

Just In: Your 2024 Winners

We are proud to announce our Class of 2024 ĢƵ scholarship recipients! Chosen from a competitive pool of over 400 applicants, these seniors have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence and leadership within their schools and communities. With awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, the scholarships include the Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarship, the Carson Scholarship,…

ĢƵ Educator Dr. Joan Wicks Featured on PBS News Hour

Earlier this week, Dr. Joan Wicks – sixth-grade humanities teacher at ĢƵ Jack H. Skirball Middle School – was featured in the PBS News Hour “Brief But Spectacular” series! Throughout the segment, Dr. Wicks offers her fascinating perspective on a variety of topics, from literacy and parenting to helping ĢƵ scholars bounce back from learning loss resulting from the pandemic…

ĢƵ schools among top 4% in California

Last week, the California Department of Education recognized seven ĢƵ schools as 2024 California Distinguished Schools. Less than 4% of schools in California received the prestigious distinction, which acknowledges academic excellence and success in closing achievement gaps. The ĢƵ schools recognized by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond included: ​​​The Distinguished Schools honor is evidence of our…

10th Annual Leaders of Change: Sneaker Ball

This month, our ĢƵ community came together for the tenth consecutive year to honor and celebrate the brilliance of ĢƵ scholars and to raise funds for the ĢƵ Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholarship Fund. Nearly 150 guests from across Los Angeles, including business, entertainment, city government, and education heard moving stories by our Leaders…

ĢƵ Collins Family JSA Named National Champions

ĢƵ Collins Family College-Ready High School’s Junior State of America (JSA) chapter, recently honored as California’s Chapter of the Year, has achieved a remarkable milestone. We’re excited to announce that this exceptional group of scholars have also been named JSA National Champions, earning them a well-deserved spotlight in La Opinión! “Esta nación necesita que los…