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The Greater LA Education Foundation (GLA) is excited to release the “Los Angeles County Toolkit to Equity-Centered Dual Enrollment Partnerships,” a comprehensive collection of tools and resources assembled by experts throughout LA County to support practitioners with enhancing their dual enrollment programs and ensuring equitable student success.
The toolkit, developed in partnership with LACOE and Education Strategy Group and with the support of the College Futures Foundation, builds upon activities and findings from the Los Angeles College Accelerator Network and is guided by the six core elements of an effective dual enrollment partnership defined in Unlocking Potential: A State Policy Roadmap for Equity & Quality in College in High School Programs.
It is our hope that with this resource practitioners are able to strengthen their partnerships and gain a better understanding of how to begin, maintain, and continuously improve high-quality and equitable dual enrollment partnerships and programs. The toolkit was made
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Beginning this fall, GLA will offer ongoing learning sessions to support LA County districts and schools with utilizing the toolkit. The learning sessions will feature speakers with insight and expertise in dual enrollment planning, practice, and implementation. Session topics will cover different elements of an effective dual enrollment partnership and align with the toolkit’s organizing framework. Stay tuned! | | |
Young Innovator Accelerator Final Pitch Competition | | |
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Earlier this month, over 30 students from three LA-area Best Buy Teen Tech Centers in South LA, Westlake, and the Eastside gathered to pitch their most innovative business ideas and the chance to win scholarships through the Young Innovator Accelerator program.
Young Innovator Accelerator, is an 8-week intensive entrepreneurship course for LA County students to build and pitch their own business ideas. The course culminated on August 10th when students pitched their ideas to a panel of guest judges at the Final Pitch Competition at the Spotify Headquarters in DTLA.
The winning project came from the Bresee Foundation; the team of students presented an app called Strood that maps and connects LA street vendors to hungry patrons! Watch the Final Pitch Competition here!
GLA is a proud sponsor of Young Innovator Accelerator alongside the Calley Foundation, AnnenbergTech, Annenberg Learner, and Best Buy.
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This summer, GLA collaborated with LACOE and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to provide free buses for summer programming in multiple school districts through the Summer Passport Program. Through the partnership, students and staff were able to enjoy two complimentary charter buses for a destination field trip of their choice, including options like the Huntington Library or La Brea Tarpits this summer.
Learn more about the Summer Passport program and its impact here!
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WE ARE LACOE Wellbeing Fest | | |
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Last week, LACOE hosted its 2nd annual Wellbeing Fest, a special event designed for LACOE staff to relax, recharge, and reconnect with colleagues. Attendees were able to enjoy food, games, activities hosted by LACOE divisions, wellbeing resources, and prizes. The central theme for this year's gathering was "We are LACOE."
GLA was a proud sponsor of the event alongside the California Credit Union.
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LA County Parents on the Cusp of Becoming Teachers
On August 9, LACOE celebrated 41 Head Start parents for participating in LACOE’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten Career Development Initiative. Parent participants now have the education and training to enter classrooms as assistant preschool teachers. Read More
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Dr. Duardo Welcomes Schools Back from Summer Break
Last week Dr. Duardo welcomed students, parents and staff back to school by visiting various locations across L.A. county and sharing what LACOE is doing to support LACOE staff and districts. Learn More
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Partnership Opportunities | |
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Ancient Art Day for Educators at the Getty Villa Museum
On September 9th from 9:30-2:00pm, Immerse yourself in the ancient Greek and Roman world through a day of hands-on activities, gallery explorations, and connecting with fellow educators. This free event is designed for K–12 educators. Morning refreshments, lunch, and a tote bag for your creations are all provided so you can simply relax and enjoy the day. You'll walk away with inspiration and resources for bringing the ancient world into your classroom, along with ideas about curriculum connections in English Language Arts, social sciences, and visual arts. Register Here
Building Effective Arts Ed Programs with LACOE
On August 31, LACOE will be hosting the next session in a series of interactive webinars for administrators, board members, teachers, and non-profit arts organizations to learn about what the CA Arts Ed Framework says about implementing high quality arts ed programming. Register Here
District Teams Arts Ed Funding Community of Practice
Join the LACOE Arts Ed Funding Community of Practice (CoP) to examine arts ed funding through a lens of Equity and Access. LA County district teams will engage in a virtual launch, three virtual sessions, and receive an exclusive invitation to an in-person celebration at The Getty Center in May 2024. CoP members can also expect to additional opportunities to engage and support each other throughout the year. Register Here
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What Are TOY Grant Recipients Up To? | |
Last fall, GLA partnered with the LACOE to bring critical resources to top educators from across the county through the Teachers of the Year Equitable Innovation Grant program. We recently caught up with a few grantees to learn about their efforts that were sponsored by last year's grant program. Check out the reels linked below to hear directly from the educators! | |
Miss Alejandra, Garden Educator, 99th Street Elementary | |  |
Miss Borgen, 2nd Grade Teacher, Palms Elementary | | |
Mr. Wood, Wright Middle School STEAM Magnet | | |
Celebrate, Elevate, and Invest in LA County Education Leaders! | |
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LACOE and GLA invite you to join us as a sponsor for the LACOE Signature Fund at GLA! Each year, LACOE leads a series of flagship events that engage tens of thousands of students, educators and LACOE staff through dynamic programs, celebration, and strategic planning. These events are only possible with the support of our sponsors.
The LACOE Signature Fund at GLA provides LACOE with the necessary resources to design, plan, and implement academic and wellbeing events and critical engagement opportunities. Lifting students, educators and staff while directly reaching the diverse stakeholders, including district and civic leadership, community partners, students and families, that make up Los Angeles County. Learn More
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GLA seeks a full-time Fiscal Sponsorship and Grants Manager to support our Chief Financial Officer in all aspects of administering GLA’s fiscal sponsorship program, scholarship, and grants programs, ensuring proper fiscal management, and maintaining the programs’ excellent quality of services.
This is a newly created position, and we are looking for someone who is excited to develop this role within a relatively new and growing organization, and evolve with the role! Learn More
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About the Greater LA Education Foundation
The Greater LA Education Foundation is the premier philanthropic partner to Los Angeles County office of Education and the 80 school districts served throughout the county. Our mission advances a deeper collaboration between schools and communities to disrupt inequity and meet the needs of today’s diverse learners across Los Angeles County.
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