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.
The Alliance Foundation was in community with LACEPS (Los Angeles Coalition for Excellent Public Schools), which brings together a select group of charter school networks to collaborate, advocate for policies that accelerate learning, and ensure the highest-quality education to the most vulnerable kids.
On September 20, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 49 and SB 98 into law, strengthening protections for students and families in schools, colleges, and universities. Both laws took effect immediately.
While math, reading, and science scores have fallen 3–4 points over the past five years for our nation’s middle schoolers and 12th graders, Alliance scholars show continuous growth the longer they remain in Alliance schools. Our research shows that dedicated and valued educators, combined with high standards and strong support for scholars, lead to academic growth and a college-ready student body, where 84% of our scholars are accepted to four-year colleges.
For the last hundred years, public schools have been the default option for most Americans. Unless a family chose a school for religious reasons or had the financial freedom to choose an elite private school, the neighborhood public school was the obvious choice.
While math, reading, and science scores have fallen 3–4 points over the past five years for our nation’s middle schoolers and 12th graders, Alliance scholars show continuous growth the longer they remain in Alliance schools. Our research shows that dedicated and valued educators, combined with high standards and strong support for scholars, lead to academic growth and a college-ready student body, where 84% of our scholars are accepted to four-year colleges.
the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a temporary restraining order that had paused immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. This decision, issued over the dissent of all liberal justices, means that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can resume actions that disproportionately impact people based on their appearance, ethnicity, language, or type of work, while the case continues in lower courts.
“The Justice Department has challenged several states that offer in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, contending that the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens.”
Alliance recognizes that our educators are the main connection with our scholars. Prioritizing their well-being lifts the entire ecosystem of each school. Our focus on creating sustainable careers allows Alliance to keep the best educators; Alliance has an 87% educator retention rate, which is well above the national average of 77%.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation celebrates 20 years of helping scholars in Los Angeles to build the necessary skills to succeed through college and beyond. We shine the spotlight on just a few of our successful alumni who prove that the circumstances you begin with do not have the power to define your path. Meet Marquis, Marlen, and Martín, all proud college graduates creating a powerful future for themselves.