Explore nuestras últimas historias, seleccionadas de nuestro Boletín SNAPSHOTS. Encuentre su inspiración en los educadores y estudiantes de nuestra red de 20 escuelas. Cada dos meses, seleccionaremos los perfiles de un estudiante y un profesor, así como las noticias positivas de alrededor de nuestra red.
Meet Danni Hernandez, a 6th-grade math and science teacher at George Washington Carver Middle School. Danni Hernandez is making an impact in her first year at George Washington Carver Middle School after transitioning from teaching 5th-grade math at Dolores Huerta Elementary. With three years of teaching experience, Danni brings a unique blend of energy, passion,...
Meet Flor Elena Chacon Tovar (she/her), a senior at Santee Education Complex. We connected to discuss her experience as a Los Angeles Youth City Council member. Read more below. Flor’s interest in the Youth City Council—a year-long program that teaches youth about local government, involves them in community projects and events, and allows them to...
Meet Katherine Castro (she/her), a 12th-grade student at Jordan High School and a member of Partnership’s Policy Advisory Board. We spoke with her about what she’s looking forward to during her senior year. Read more below. As the school year kicks off, many high school seniors are filled with excitement and anticipation, eager to make...
Meet Crista Baisley (she/her), a 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Carver Middle School. We recently connected to discuss her experiences after completing her first full year of teaching. Read more below. Crista always knew she was destined to become a teacher. Her struggles as an auditory learner in a mostly...
Meet Jacquelin Dang (she/they), an English and history teacher at Stevenson College and Career Preparatory. We spoke recently about their experience at Partnership’s annual Advocacy Days in Sacramento. Read more below. On Day One, Jacquelin felt a blend of anticipation and determination, ready to make their voice heard. Being surrounded by other champions for change...
Meet Andrew Anderson, an eighth grader at Markham Middle School. We connected to discuss his student experiences and recent participation in Partnership’s Advocacy Days in Sacramento, CA. Read more below. As the name implies, Partnership’s Advocacy Days gather community members to advocate for stronger education policies and practices to close opportunity and achievement gaps in...
Meet Diana Rios (she/her), visual arts teacher at 99th Street Elementary. She is the only full-time arts teacher in an elementary school in the LA Unified School District. We spoke with her recently about her passion and love for the arts and what it means to her to be the only fully-staffed arts teacher at...
Meet Edgardo Aceituno (he/him), Roosevelt High School Alum, current California State University, Fullerton Student. Learn more about his newfound love for learning below. From the heart of Boyle Heights and the son of Honduran immigrants, Edgardo Aceituno is a trailblazer. As the first in his family to attend college, Edgardo knows its importance and is...
More than 15 years ago, Henry Perez along with students and parents from InnerCity Struggle walked around Boyle Heights, knocking on doors to ask residents to sign a petition. The petition would be used to allow the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools to become external managers of some of the highest-need schools east of downtown...
Meet Maria Ortiz (she/her), an 8th-grade math teacher at Hollenbeck Middle School for 15 years. We spoke recently about her passion for empowering students through math and why she remains committed to her school community after many years. Maria’s journey into teaching was sparked by her childhood love for math and fueled by a determination...
Meet Emanuel Avila (he/him), an 8th-grade student at Hollenbeck Middle School. We connected to discuss how his math teacher’s instructional approach influenced his newfound appreciation for the subject. Read more below. Initially, math did not captivate Emanuel’s interest. He preferred his English classes and was interested in refining his writing skills. That began to change...
Randy Romero is one of few individuals who has experienced both facets of the Partnership’s work to transform and strengthen school systems. He was formerly a teacher and principal at two network schools, Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School and Hollenbeck Middle School, and currently serves as the chief schools officer...