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 […]
Again and again, we hear from students that coming to our school was life changing. For many, it was the first time they had a teacher who really listened and took the time to invest in them as individuals. With lessons tailored to their strengths, weaknesses and learning styles, students flourished and gained confidence. Many […]
Teachers can make a real difference in a student’s life and at Learn4Life they work with each student one-on-one or through small group instruction to help them accomplish their individual goals. Our personalized learning model and flexible schedule make Learn4Life high schools unique and are why we have a low teacher turnover. Here’s what our […]
LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2024) – For almost two years, Jayvon had been without a place to call home and often slept in a park. The park was across the street from a Learn4Life high school, which is known for helping young people earn a diploma and get job training. “I had heard about it, […]
SAN DIEGO (February 1, 2024) – Leaving high school with a diploma is great, but departing with a state-approved certificate to jump start a career in healthcare is even better! Learn4Life, has partnered with Dalrada Career Institute to offer its students an intense, month-long program to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The program runs […]