Category: In The News

Los Angeles Sentinel: Inglewood’s Learn4Life Center Provides Alternative Schooling for At-Risk Youth

By Lauren A. Jones, Contributing Writer In the center of a newly renovated strip mall in Inglewood, California, that houses a McDonald’s, a DD’s Discount and a beauty supply store, lies an inconspicuous office building, housing a remarkable resource center for students in pursuit of their high school diploma called Learn4Life. The educational institution provides […]

Written by on May 21, 2020

MultiBriefs: Many educators want to reboot the US school system

Today’s colossal interruption in class as usual has inspired teachers around the country to boldly speak out about changes they want to see in education. They’re urging drastic measures to solve problems magnified during this time of COVID-19-related closures — before things get swept under the rug again. Making innovation a new normal for teaching […]

Written by on May 13, 2020

Observer: How Coronavirus Exposes the Extreme Internet Inequality in the United States

With parents working from home and children attending school online, access to internet-enabled devices is more crucial than ever. As the coronavirus pandemic creates an increasingly uncertain future for schools, educators across the United States are scrambling to find ways to help kids stay connected to their virtual classrooms. And the gap in internet infrastructure […]

Written by on May 12, 2020

ABC7: Teen mothers struggling to finish school given baby supplies

During the coronavirus pandemic, Learn4Life wanted to make sure that their teen mothers had necessities to support their families. Special thanks to local partners and community organizations for their generous donations: • UPS provided $5,000 to purchase diapers, wipes and formula for our parenting students • HelloBello provided 900 diapers (50 packs) • Baby2Baby provided […]

Written by on May 12, 2020

The Epoch Times: California Students and Educators Share Their Distance Learning Experiences

As the world has shifted from outings to innings, schools and families have found themselves navigating the new environment of distance learning.   The Epoch Times contacted people involved with education in California, who shared their experiences with using distance learning for ongoing education during the pandemic. Amid the hardships and changes, people have found silver linings […]

Written by on April 28, 2020

Public Internet Should be a Right, Not a Utility

In the 1920s, radio was an essential communications device—and it was free. In the 1950s, television became an important means of communication—and it was free. In 2020, why isn’t internet free when we need it to educate our children? It’s time for the FCC to step in. Broadband should always be free to students. ———————————————————————————————————- […]

Written by on April 22, 2020

Yes, Schools Can ‘Build Back Better’ From COVID-19, and Here’s How

Since the United Nations’ 2006 post-tsunami report, Key Propositions for Building Back Better, the phrase Build Back Better has become the mantra of post-disaster reconstruction. Not only can disasters be leveraged as opportunities for change and improvement, but the report recognizes the importance of having recovery efforts guided and led by those most affected. ———————————————————————————————————-COVID-19 HAS FORCED RADICAL CHANGES […]

Written by on April 16, 2020

We Are Still Helping Students Change Their Stories

Our world has changed… but our mission has not. Thanks to dedicated teachers, tutors and staff at Learn4Life, our students and their families have continued to receive wraparound support in more than just their education. Programs like Learn4Life HOPE have helped countless parenting-students acquire baby supplies they desperately need. Partnerships with food banks and many […]

Written by on April 16, 2020