COMPACT AGREEMENT SIGNED TO REFORM LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

February 17, 2010

Leaders representing 18 major Los Angeles institutions signed a collaborative agreement called the L.A. Compact to better prepare students for college and the 21st century global economy.  more

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY

February 19, 2010

Retired Los Angeles Laker A.C. Green joined hundreds of business leaders who participated in the 11th annual Principal for a Day connecting businesses with local school administrators to exchange ideas, resources and to build lasting partnerships that benefit students.  more

CASH FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS RECEPTION

June 29, 2010

The 8th Annual Cash for College scholarships will be awarded and celebrated by recipients and their families at a program led by Josepha Salinas from HOT 92.3  more

THE WORK

To promote and support effective relationships between public schools and their business and community partners.

1. •Students gain access to education and skills training, preparing them for the high-skill, high-wage careers of the global economy.
   

2. •Local businesses partner with their future local workforce to meet the needs of the 21st Century marketplace.

THE RESULT

1. Individual, family and community fulfillment within a thriving regional economy.

The best way to scale efforts in education and workforce development is through meaningful and measurable collaborations and partnerships.  Support and promotion of these partnerships falls into four categories critical to student access to quality education and skills training:

1. Small Schools & Small Learning Communities
   

2. Address the urban dropout crisis by working with L.A. public schools to create small, rigorous, theme-based learning communities to better prepare students for college and career opportunities.
   

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4. Partnerships:  Business + Education
   

5. Cultivate businesses and corporate leaders as education advocates then connect them to schools through formal partnerships.
   

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7. College Access
   

8. Conduct events that increase students’ knowledge about and access to college and financial aid resources.
   

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10. Workforce Development
    

11. Facilitate student internships, job shadowing, and employment opportunities that provide youth with career exploration through work experience.  Offer job skills training and work readiness certification to industry defined standards ensuring that youth are prepared to be hired and retain employment.

OUR STRATEGIC VISION

HIGHLIGHTS

In his essay in the recently published book, Beyond Tracking, David Rattray, president of UNITE-LA, examines thematic learning as a potential structure to deliver linked learning.

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LOS ANGELES SCHOOL

DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

[LASDI]

LASDI’s primary mission is to support the development of high performing schools by assisting LAUSD teachers and administrators in the development of viable designs for school reform and to serve as a resource for parents and community members to connect to design teams and contribute to development plans.  more

LAW & SOCIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM

April 30, 2010

Designed for educators and professionals in the fields of law and social justice, this symposium explores partnership opportunities to make education more relevant for students and improve the future workforce.  more

STEM PARTNERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

May 5, 2010

Designed for educators and professionals in the fields of law and social justice, this symposium explores partnership opportunities to make education more relevant for students and improve the future workforce.  more