Waiting for Superman

Waiting for “Superman” has cast a national spotlight on our nation’s public education system – asking the question, who is going to be the hero?

Here in Los Angeles, much has been done in recent years to address the issues and challenges surrounding public education. And in that work, there are many heroes to be found. To find out more about these efforts and the organizations behind them, click on the links below.

L.A. Compact L.A. Compact – The L.A. Compact is a collaborative agreement signed by 18 major Los Angeles institutions which is focused on boosting high school graduation rates, better preparing students for college, and providing students more opportunities and access to meaningful jobs and careers.
Pillar Business and Education Pillar – Pillar is the business community’s link to L.A.’s students, classrooms and schools.  A partnership of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Pillar builds and supports partnerships between businesses and schools to strengthen education and develop the future workforce.
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes that the success of the future lies in the youth of today. With that, the Chamber is a leading advocate for education reform and provides programs to help businesses connect to schools, expand college access and develop the workforce for the 21st century.
UNITE-LA UNITE-LA – UNITE-LA promotes and supports an effective public education system in Los Angeles, emphasizing business and community partnerships with schools so that all students have access to education and training opportunities preparing them for high-skill, high-wage employment in a fulfilling career of choice, and the regions’ economy and community thrives as a result.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles – The United Way of Greater Los Angeles works to improve the quality of life for everyone in Greater Los Angeles by creating pathways out of poverty. And they recognize that one of the most important pathways out of poverty is education. Learn more about their Pathway to Improving Educational Achievement and sign up for Live United for L.A. updates.