When teens feel that adults at their school care about their learning and about them as individuals, they are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, have better school attendance and stay in school longer, according to the Centers for Disease Control.1 When youth feel connected to their school, they are less likely […]

For Gen Z teens, personalization is key in everything they do – from custom playlists and dynamic content to store suggestions based on prior purchases. And it’s not just a trend, it’s fundamental to reaching this generation. Marketers understand and have pivoted to align with Gen Z’s values by incorporating values like authenticity, integrity, transparency […]

For the past century educational communities have debated about how best to teach reading. Phonics was in…then it was out. Whole-word instruction replaced phonics and students continued to struggle.1 Today, reading instruction approaches still lack consistency across the nation and more startling, not all teachers are learning proper methods to teach students to read. School […]

Alexandria T.’s home life was rocky, and she struggled with mental health challenges, including ADHD, anxiety and depression. In high school, she got little support and found it hard to concentrate on studies. Instead of dropping out, she transferred to Learn4Life, a network of 80+ public high schools that offers personalized instruction and a trauma-resilient […]

Students and parents are acknowledging the dedication and hard work of teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-11), but what are schools doing to attract and retain teachers? Schools nationwide are struggling to find teachers and 42 percent of schools feel understaffed. That number jumps to 57 percent in high poverty regions. It’s clear something […]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 26, 2024) – Summer H. is fascinated by the cognitive development of children – something she has been exploring in college dual enrollment classes while working toward graduation at Learn4Life High Schools. “We’re learning about the milestones in cognition for different age groups and how they tie to behavior patterns,” she […]

It seemed easy enough, get assigned a hypothetical salary and spend it on essentials, but for Learn4Life high schoolers, a financial literacy event called Bite of Reality opened their eyes to the challenges of creating a budget and living within their means. Korina Echeverria, a Learn4Life school counselor, explains how they partnered with SchoolsFirst Credit […]

VENTURA, Calif. – High school math teacher Bobby Trunz always has a few guitars at his desk, and when students ask why, he invites them to join his beginner guitar class. “I’m not trying to turn anyone into a musician. My goal is to teach them a fun hobby that they can do anywhere and […]

When Tyreke J. saw a new barbershop open in his neighborhood, he noticed they didn’t have a logo. He knew he could design something eye catching. “So, I went in and told the owner that I was a graphic designer, and he should hire me for the job – and he did,” said Tyreke. “It […]

Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill to guarantee personal finance education for all California high school students. He is being applauded by educators like Learn4Life public charter high schools, which has been teaching financial literacy to its students for the past eight years. Just 25 states mandate financial classes and only a few […]