Author: Learn4Life

A New Chance for Teen Moms, KSEE24 YourCentralValley

A new program in Fresno says its giving teen parents “HOPE” by letting them bring their children to school. Learn4Life created HOPE, which stands for Helping Our Parenting-teens Excel. The program provides mentorship and support to high school students who are teen parents. Student teen parents take advantage of a classroom designed for study in […]

Written by on September 5, 2019

Homeless Foster Youth Is Given an Opportunity

When Dallas turned 18 the foster system kicked him out, leaving him homeless… until he found opportunity through Learn4Life. Dallas overcame the odds and changed his story. Dallas credits his Supervising Teacher Mrs. Magin for motivating him to finish his credits to graduate.️

Written by on September 3, 2019

Learn4Life Grads Changed Their Stories

Homelessness, abuse, teen pregnancy – all are real obstacles that force many high school students to drop out. At Learn4Life, we help students overcome obstacles to change their stories and graduate.

Written by on August 13, 2019

NAACP Education Chairwoman Christina Laster Visits Learn4Life in San Diego

NAACP Education Chairwoman and Community Organizer for Cal Policy Center Christina Laster met with Learn4Life staff in San Diego to learn about local educational options available in the community. San Diego’s Learn4life Innovation High School students-thriving ✊🏾📚🙌🏾📝The stone that the builders tossed aside has now become the most important stone. pic.twitter.com/vbVhWO4eJY — Christina Laster (@ChristinaLast3r) […]

Written by on August 4, 2019

Trade Classes Give All Students a Shot at the American Dream

Woodworking, welding, and home economics used to be part of the curriculum in all traditional schools. Introducing students to skilled trade careers used to be just as important as test scores, graduation rates and college prep. The reality is that schools have diverted funds away from job training classes over the past decade and are […]

Written by on July 17, 2019

Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp Speaks to Local Fresno Youth

Fresno District Attorney (DA), Lisa Smittcamp speaks with Learn4Life Fresno students about the importance of education and graduating high school. Under her tenure, DA Smittcamp has added many units within her department including a newly formed Truancy Unit to ensure children are attending school. DA Smittcamp also started an internship program for both college students […]

Written by on July 9, 2019