Dear Friends, What makes ĢƵ 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…
Dear Friends, I’m incredibly proud of the ĢƵ community and everything we achieved this year. Looking back at the accomplishments of our scholars and schools, it is clear that ĢƵ 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…
Dear Friends, For more than 20 years, ĢƵ has remained anchored by a simple yet profound truth: In a world where divisions can run deep, we do not choose sides; we choose our scholars. Like me, most ĢƵ scholars are the first in their families to attend college. Nearly all come from communities that have…
Dear Friends, At the ĢƵ Foundation, we have the privilege of serving as both champion and catalyst, mobilizing the resources, partnerships, and ideas that turn brilliance into action. We fund what matters most—exceptional educators, innovative school models, and programs that open doors for scholars. We also listen. We advocate. We mentor. Because we know that…
Dear Los Angeles, I am proud to be a 12th grader at ĢƵ Leichtman-Levine High School. Living in the city of El Sereno in East LA, I’ve spent my entire K-12 journey in charter schools. When my older brother was ready for school, my parents wanted the best for both of us. Because private schools…