Author: Learn4Life

Trauma-informed Schools are Helping At-Risk Students Thrive

LANCASTER, Calif., Aug. 16, 2018 — Marcus, 16, was being abused by his stepfather and regularly saw the man hurt his mother. Amanda, 15, was five months pregnant and hiding it from her family. The single mother of Jason, 17, had a drug problem and often couldn’t afford to buy food or pay the utility bills. […]

Written by on August 16, 2018

Senator Ben Allen Meets High School Students from Gardena Learning Center

California Senator Ben Allen, representing the 26th district including the Westside, Hollywood and the South Bay communities of Los Angeles County, visited and spoke with Learn4Life Gardena students to learn more about the programs and services offered to local opportunity youth and how they are helping change their stories.

Written by on July 9, 2018

Congressman Juan Vargas Meets with Learn4Life Students in Sacramento

April 11, 2018 Congressman Juan Vargas spoke with Learn4Life students visiting from San Diego at the California State Capitol, as part of Learn4Life’s Experiential Learning program. I enjoyed speaking with Learn4Life students visiting from San Diego at the Capitol earlier today. Welcome to the People's House! pic.twitter.com/9KucWO4lKE — Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) April 11, 2018

Written by on April 11, 2018