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FEATURES
Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools
2023 South Union Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 213.943.4930
Fax: 213.943.4931
email: info@laalliance.org
| Message from Judy I. Burton, President/CEO |
| Message from Tony Ressler, Chairman of the Board |
Everyone Benefits When
Parents Engage
 High expectations and rigor are words that describe the academic environment for students at Alliance schools. "High expectations and rigor are hallmarks of our parent programs, too," says Judy Burton, President and CEO of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools. "Everyone — students, teachers, and families — benefits when Alliance parents engage as full partners in their child’s educational experience."
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Parent Leadership Academy
 Alliance students aren't the only ones engaged in homework, reading assignments, or lively learning discussions. Hundreds of their parents participate in classes during the school year to build their ability to support their children's academic achievement and personal development.
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School-Parent Connection
 Parent partners make Carlos Gutierrez proud. He is an Alliance Parent Liaison. Alliance schools have a Parent Liaison position designed to foster the relationship between parent and school. "We welcome parents, answer their questions, link teachers and parents together, explain our rules and processes," he explains. "Our parents tell me it helps to have me here."
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Parents Voice Opinions
At Joint School Board
 The agenda was full: Review of the upcoming Parent Satisfaction Survey, suggestions about physical education opportunities, plans for a new school building, additional recruiting strategies. At 8:00 a.m., the January meeting of the Alliance Joint School Board of Directors was called to order by President Judy Burton. Attending are the board members representing all Alliance schools — principals, assistant principals, teachers, and parents.
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Alliance Parents Report
High Levels
Of Satisfaction
 The results are in and over 90% of Alliance parents report being very satisfied with the quality of instruction and the positive culture at their child's school.
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Alliance Parent Profile: Javier Lopez
 "I'm proud that these Alliance schools are in my neighborhood and of what they do for my children and other students," wrote Javier Lopez recently. Mr. Lopez, who has children in two Alliance schools, almost daily turns that pride into action. He coaches the soccer team, helps the custodian, assists teachers, and attends more workshops and advisory meetings.
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Alliance Parent Profile:
Johanna Martinez
 "I thought you had to pay to get a good education for your children. So my daughter used to be in private school. Then I visited the Alliance's College-Ready Academy High School #5. I saw this charter school was teaching the same way they did in private school. So we enrolled Rosemary here," explains parent activist Johanna Martinez. "And it's been amazing for both of us."
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Laptop Rewards
From
A Computer Angel
 "After watching how hard the students work in Alliance schools, how they study during lunch and after school, and how the teachers support them, I knew that I wanted to join that effort," explains Bartlett Insurance Services executive Paul Bartlett. "I thought of computers." Rafael Villa is happy that he did.
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Calendar
Save This Date!
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Generous Alliance Supporters
Help 2009–10
School Year
Get Off To
A Great Start!
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