Category: In Our Schools

Pathways Travels Throwback Thursday – Hawaii WWII History Tour

Earlier this year in March 2020, students from San Fernando and Central Valley travelled to Hawaii as part of Learn4Life’s Experiential Learning program. Students and staff chaperones, along with Pathways in Education, explored and learned about the history and significance of the second world war. Every Pathways Trip begins with team building in some way. […]

Written by on July 23, 2020

Our Statement regarding National Civil Unrest

We are deeply saddened by the civil unrest across our nation this past week. We know it is painful to see, read about and experience. These events have made the world aware of the trauma and prejudice that many have experienced our entire lives. Our African American friends, families, student and staff have been impacted […]

Written by on June 2, 2020

Learn4Life Teacher’s Hobby is Now Helping First Responders

Richard Carranza is one of our teacher-chaperones to our old partner Makerspace in Riverside. While spending time there, he decided to take a few classes, including 3D printing. He loved it so much, he purchased his own 3D printer to make it a hobby. These days, he is using that 3D printer to make hundreds […]

Written by on May 12, 2020

Career Tech Ed – Former Cable News Reporter Meets Virtually with Media Arts Students

Former Cable News Reporter Daisy Gonzalez recently joined a virtual classroom with our Career Tech Ed students to chat about her personal industry insights and to answer any questions about Media Arts. Our students are currently starting credits 4 and 5 covering broadcast journalism, learning the terminology and inner workings of news reporting, and documentary filmmaking. […]

Written by on May 6, 2020

High School Seniors Are Proudly Presenting Their Graduation Yard Signs

All over the country our students are remotely learning, but that hasn’t stopped our students and their families from wanting to proudly show off their accomplishments. Learn4Life has recognized our seniors and presented them with custom-made yard signs so they can showcase their accomplishment and hard work. Congratulations to each of our L4L High School […]

Written by on May 1, 2020

Culinary Arts Remote Learning – Live Demo w/ Chef Simone Shapiro

  Learn4Life #CulinaryArts students recently joined a virtual demo with Chef Simone Shapiro, all the way from Jerusalem, Israel!   Students had the opportunity to ask questions individually, learning more about the industry, some tips & tricks, as well as learning more about Chef Shapiro. Q&A Session Highlights Q: What are some of your strengths […]

Written by on April 24, 2020

After Starting at Learn4Life, Jordan Knew She Would Never Drop Out

The more youngsters move around from school to school, the more likely they are to drop out. They have no continuity in their classes and as they bounce from school to school, they feel more isolated and often are a target for bullies. As a young child, Jordan remembers being happy and optimistic with a […]

Written by on April 23, 2020

Michael Celebrates Graduation via Remote Learning

Even during this challenging time, Every Day is Graduation Day at Learn4Life. Almost overnight, Learn4Life schools responded quickly by shifting to remote learning. Our resilient students adapted to these new normals and continued working towards their High School diplomas. When a Learn4Life students finished their final credits, we ring a bell to celebrate their achievement. […]

Written by on April 21, 2020

Remote Learning Tips and Tricks for Student Success

Remote Learning can be very useful in terms of flexibility because you can work from virtually anywhere, however it can also hinder productivity. Here are some tips and tricks to stay productive during remote learning: Keeping a Dedicated Workspace It is important to separate your personal space from your workspace to help you stay focused […]

Written by on April 21, 2020

Self-Care Tips for Stress Relief

  During this time, your body may be producing more or less stress hormones than is normal. This can lead to physical or mental health problems such as such as diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, smoking, or unhealthy use of alcohol or other drugs. At Learn4Life, our trauma informed staff understand that safe, stable, and nurturing […]

Written by on April 17, 2020