Congratulations to Our CEO and Ready2Teach Director!

Los Angeles Education Partnership is celebrating Dawn A. Kurtz, Ph.D. and Elsa Leal, M.A.! Their participation in Promise Venture Studio 2024 Promising Ventures Fellowship highlights LAEP’s commitment to leadership development and advancing early childhood education.

We’re proud to see our leaders among those driving positive change for children and families. Congratulations to the entire cohort!

Read the blog here

HILTON FOUNDATION

What a powerful day of learning and exchange as we hosted the East and Southern Africa Conrad N. Hilton Foundation team at Los Angeles Education Partnership! We shared best practices in early childhood workforce development through our Ready2Teach program. Detailed write-up coming soon!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteer Opportunity! LAEP needs professionals from all backgrounds to conduct virtual mock interviews for high school students preparing for college and careers.

Help students build confidence and interview skills during short sessions on Wednesday, April 2nd, and Thursday, April 3rd (11:55-12:40pm)

Sign up to make a difference: LAEP.org/volunteer

📕 READ ACROSS AMERICA

LAEP celebrated #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek!

Our Early Head Start teachers engaged our youngest learners with fun activities. This included face painting and custom Dr. Seuss paper accessories. 🥰 Isn't she just the cutest little things. (get it?)

We were also thrilled to have LaCora Stephens, Director of Marketing and Communications, and Denise Jauregui, Transform Schools Coordinator, volunteer as readers at Ford Boulevard Elementary, one of LAUSD’s largest and most beautiful elementary campuses. They shared engaging stories with 4th and 5th graders, reinforcing the importance of literacy. We’re proud to partner with Ford Boulevard as a Community School.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: (VIDEO)

We're excited to launch a new segment: "Beyond the Classroom: LAEP Edition." Our inaugural spotlight shines on Alessandra Cascarano, a talented LAEP Community Schools Coach who is also a newly published author. Her debut picture book, "There's More to Me," is a fantastic tool for encouraging children to explore their limitless potential. WATCH NOW

NATIONAL SUMMIT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

LAEP’s Leadership Team member’s Austin Williams and John Resendez will be speaking at the NAPE Summit in D.C., focusing on two critical themes: building educator capacity and fostering equitable learning environments.

We’re proud to share LAEP’s innovative approaches to advancing educational equity and empowering leaders.

Congratulations Austin and John!

FAMILY FUN STEAM NIGHT!

Imagine the thrill of building an Ancient Roman aqueducts! That is precisely one of the many activities that occurred at LAEP’s STEAM Night at 122nd Street Elementary. Our exceptional T&L Coordinator, Ben, created an unforgettable experience, fostering curiosity and learning among parents and students. Click here to view more photos.