As a charter school, LPS has had the flexibility to work with Aguilar to make changes and allocate resources in a way that builds a world-class college counseling program. And that investment is paying off in their results.
Research and Data
Silicon Valley schools by the numbers
LPS Hayward Keys to Success: Engage student in college preparation early and differentiate each year as graduation gets closer (Post 2 of 6)
Aguilar often hears a common complaint from freshmen: “You talk about college too much! Can’t we talk about something else?” But by senior year, she notices the feedback changes.
Beyond lip-service: How one high school is systematically sending low-income Latinos to college. (Post 1 of 6)
When you walk into LPS Hayward, a charter high school in Hayward, its unwavering focus on college readiness is immediately apparent. Flags and pennants from colleges and universities decorate every classroom door.
Life Academy Oakland: Distributive leadership that elevates teacher and student voice. (Post 5 of 5)
Each and every member of the Life Academy team is a strong leader. Dr. Frank says that is not an accident: “I spent my last three years doing a lot of deliberate leadership curriculum and I see that in our administration and instructional leadership team.
Life Academy Oakland: Strong, student-centered mission with a clear emphasis on social justice (Post 4 of 5)
Social justice is at the heart of Life Academy’s mission. Their aim to set low-income students on track to enter the health and bioscience field is a direct challenge to the status quo.