Board Welcomes Brian Bustamante
We welcome Brian Bustamante to the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees.
What Is the Difference Between Charter, Magnet, and Public Schools?
When choosing a public school, families may encounter several options, including charter schools, magnet schools, and traditional public schools. While all three are publicly funded and tuition-free, they differ in structure, enrollment, and educational approach.
What Is a Charter School? Understanding Public Charter Education
Charter schools are public schools that are independently operated and publicly funded, with the flexibility to innovate while remaining accountable to high academic and operational standards.
Board Welcomes Joseph Acevedo
Alliance welcomes Joseph Acevedo to the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees.
Bellwether Report: How We Solve America’s Math Crisis
The Los Angeles community that supports the scholars and families of Alliance schools is deeply affected by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) federal funding delays.
Families most in need are paying the price. A family must earn under 130% of the poverty line to be eligible for CalFresh, California’s SNAP program. For a family of 4, that means less than $41,796/year in 2025.
SNAP Benefits in Alliance Communities
The Los Angeles community that supports the scholars and families of Alliance schools is deeply affected by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) federal funding delays.
Families most in need are paying the price. A family must earn under 130% of the poverty line to be eligible for CalFresh, California’s SNAP program. For a family of 4, that means less than $41,796/year in 2025.
Alliance Raises SBAC Math Scores
Math skills have declined sharply across the country in the last decade. In The State of the American Student 2025, the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) spotlights concerning trends in Math Education:
Residencies for Resilience
Excellent teachers deserve to work within an excellent education system. Like any other professional, they need the resources to do their job well with stability, support, and appropriate compensation.
Governor Newsom signs AB1454
California writes a new chapter in student literacy as Governor Newsom signs Assembly Bill 1454 into law, surrounded by education advocates who came together to support this historic investment.
How the federal government shutdown will impact California’s schools and students
While schools are mainly funded through local and state dollars, federal funding plays an important role in supporting our most vulnerable populations – like providing nutrition and helping English language learners.