Empowering Schools and Communities for 15 Years and Counting

This year marks our 15th anniversary of managing a network of schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. It has been an incredible journey and we cannot thank you enough for being an integral part of our success. See our video below to learn more.

Our Story Begins Here

The Partnership launched in 2007 as a collaboration between LA Unified, our founding donors Richard and Melanie Lundquist, former LA City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and other public and private partners. Today, our story continues as we strive to accelerate achievement for the students in our schools and across LA Unified and beyond.

Read About Our Past and Present

Read more about our growth and founding years
Learn about our mission and goals
Download our organizational one-pager in English and Spanish

Voices in Our Network

Arias Williams

Inspiring growth in education through mentorship at Santee Education Complex

Arias first learned about the Partnership through the teacher residency program, which is specifically intended to invest in new teachers of color in high-need schools. The innovative program...

Yumi Kawasaki

An Inspiring Testament to the Transformative Potential of Educators

With 25 years of experience in education, Yumi Kawasaki is the proud principal at Edwin Markham Middle School in Watts. Hailing from a family of educators in Mexico, Yumi’s path to becoming a principal...

Mauro Bautista

Preparing Students for Their Next Stage in Life

He has been principal of the school for over a decade and has been with the school in different capacities since its opening in 2009. His educational journey began at...

Estela Lopez

Making an Impact by Nurturing Students' Growth and Potential

Estela’s commitment to education and her community is deeply rooted in her own experiences. She believes in the power of education to change lives and strives to provide her students with the same...

Kennedy Gardner

Teacher Resident Shares Why She Decided to Become a Teacher

Last summer, after graduating from the University of Washington, Kennedy participated in a program through the Breakthrough Collaborative in San Francisco, an umbrella organization of 24 affiliates...

Amber Miles

Inspiring Ritter Elementary Kindergartners to go to College

Education runs deep in Amber’s roots. Growing up, attending college was more than a priority for Amber; it was an expectation instilled by her parents. They impressed upon her that her primary job was...