Alliance 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.
Collaborating for Equity: Alliance Foundation in Community with LACEPS
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.
Governor Newsom Signs New Student Privacy & Safety Laws
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.
Community schools show improved test scores, lower absenteeism, report says
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.