Category: In Our Schools

After Starting at Learn4Life, Jordan Knew She Would Never Drop Out

The more youngsters move around from school to school, the more likely they are to drop out. They have no continuity in their classes and as they bounce from school to school, they feel more isolated and often are a target for bullies. As a young child, Jordan remembers being happy and optimistic with a […]

Written by on April 23, 2020

Michael Celebrates Graduation via Remote Learning

Even during this challenging time, Every Day is Graduation Day at Learn4Life. Almost overnight, Learn4Life schools responded quickly by shifting to remote learning. Our resilient students adapted to these new normals and continued working towards their High School diplomas. When a Learn4Life students finished their final credits, we ring a bell to celebrate their achievement. […]

Written by on April 21, 2020

Remote Learning Tips and Tricks for Student Success

Remote Learning can be very useful in terms of flexibility because you can work from virtually anywhere, however it can also hinder productivity. Here are some tips and tricks to stay productive during remote learning: Keeping a Dedicated Workspace It is important to separate your personal space from your workspace to help you stay focused […]

Written by on April 21, 2020

Self-Care Tips for Stress Relief

  During this time, your body may be producing more or less stress hormones than is normal. This can lead to physical or mental health problems such as such as diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, smoking, or unhealthy use of alcohol or other drugs. At Learn4Life, our trauma informed staff understand that safe, stable, and nurturing […]

Written by on April 17, 2020

Remote Learning for Culinary Arts CTE Students

Can’t stop Culinary Arts! Without a kitchen, how do you run a culinary class? 🤷 You practice your soft skills with mock job interviews and lectures from industry professionals, like Chef Justin Aquino, Owner of @undergroundprep! **We will be continuing this series with additional industry professionals – stay tuned!

Written by on April 1, 2020

Career Technical Education Students Visit Sriacha Factory in Irwindale

Agriculture and Culinary Arts Career Tech Ed (CTE) students recently took a field trip to the Huy Fong Food Factory in Irwindale where they were able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the entire bottling and distribution process of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce while also learning a lot about the history of the company.

Written by on February 10, 2020

Diego Hills Central Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Learn4Life hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new City Heights Learning Center on Tuesday, January 28th Special thank you to everyone that attended this special event: Ariel Gibbs from Sen. Ben Hueso’s Office. LaShae Collins from Dr. Shirley Weber’s Office. George Soliman from San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tootie Thomas, Executive Director & […]

Written by on January 28, 2020

School Choice Week 2020, January 26 – February 1

Learn4Life is excited to participate in our fifth year of National School Choice Week, the world’s largest celebration of opportunity in public education. In California alone there are more than 2,800 School Choice events happening throughout the state! January 26 kicks off National School Choice Week and it’s a good time to examine school choice […]

Written by on January 26, 2020

Lancaster Jethawks Hot Stove Banquet 2020

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Three Learn4Life graduates were presented with a $10,000 scholarship check (split 3-ways) presented by the Lancaster Jethawks Baseball Foundation. —– From the MILB website:The JetHawks Youth Baseball League is a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Antelope Valley, with title sponsorship provided by Learn4Life.  The goal of the Lancaster […]

Written by on January 23, 2020

Microsoft Job Certifications Piloting at Tulare and Visalia Learning Centers

  High school students at Learn4Life in Tulare and Visalia can now earn data analysis certifications through Microsoft’s Imagine Academy, thanks to a partnership between Microsoft, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), Jobs for California Graduates (J4CG) and Learn4Life. In-demand STEM-sector jobs such as computer science, IT infrastructure, productivity applications and data science are waiting for […]

Written by on January 22, 2020