2024 Heroes Among Us

Last week, our Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholars, alumni and educators. W​​​e raised more than $2M for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholars and schools! “This award is…

Just In: Your 2024 Winners

We are proud to announce our Class of 2024 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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,…

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Educator Dr. Joan Wicks Featured on PBS News Hour

Earlier this week, Dr. Joan Wicks â€“ sixth-grade humanities teacher at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Jack H. Skirball Middle School â€“ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholars bounce back from learning loss resulting from the pandemic…

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ schools among top 4% in California

Last week, the California Department of Education recognized seven Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ schools recognized by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond included: ​​​The Distinguished Schools honor is evidence of our…

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, A Voice of Change In Billboard Magazine

This past weekend, Billboard Magazine’s latest issue hit the shelves, Latin Power Players, and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was spotlighted as a “voice of change” in Los Angeles. Special thanks to Trustee Walter Mosley, Warner Music Group and Billboard’s Latin Power Player honorees from Warner Music Latina for amplifying the voices of our Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ scholars and school communities.…

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Collins Family JSA Named National Champions

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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…