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LA’s BEST
Primary and Secondary Education
Los Angeles, California 2,255 followers
LA's BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program inspires and prepares children to create lives full of choices.
About us
LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program plays a vital role in the lives of more than 25,000 unique and talented elementary school students who come from neighborhoods with the fewest resources and the greatest needs. Every school day, from the time the school bell rings until 6pm, each LA’s BEST student receives a nutritious meal, help with their homework and the opportunity to participate in a wide array of enrichment activities. LA’s BEST engages children creatively, emotionally, intellectually and physically, empowering them to explore and discover the opportunities in their lives. We inspire and prepare children to create lives full of choices.
- Website
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https://lasbest.org/
External link for LA’s BEST
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Education, Non-profit, Afterschool programming, Health & Wellness, Literacy, STEM, Summer Learning, Sports, Social Emotional Learning, and Arts
Locations
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Office of the Mayor 200 N Spring St
M-120
Los Angeles, California 90012, US
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711 E 14th Pl
Los Angeles, California 90021, US
Employees at LA’s BEST
Updates
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We're thrilled to welcome Edith Moreno to our Governing Board! A native Angeleno with 15 years in the energy sector, Edith is committed to supporting our students and families. Thank you for your leadership!
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Enriching arts activities can help students do more than just explore their creativity! When students draw, paint, and sculpt, they also enhance their motor skills and imagination. #LAsBESTafterschool
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AIM Studios is the latest programmatic venture from the Digital Learning Department. This year, nine sites partnered with Digital Learning to offer the AIM (Art In Motion) Studios program. The purpose of this initiative is to empower students to become visual storytellers through the use of technology.
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Follow along with our community and see our impact through our Sunday stories. This week, we are highlighting Maria Cuevas. "Reflecting on 27 years with LA’s BEST, I’m grateful for the professional growth and the chance to give back to my community. The collective impact on 400,000 alumni and their families is truly overwhelming. Every story is unique, and that's what makes LA’s BEST so special." Read more of this story by clicking the link in our stories.
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#FYIFriday: Did you know? According to the Afterschool Alliance’s America After 3PM survey, 78% of parents say that afterschool programs help them meet their workday obligations. We proudly support working families by providing essential afterschool and summer programs that benefit our entire community. #wearelasbest
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Providing year-round training for our staff is at the heart of our mission, ensuring they have the information they need to deliver fun and engaging programming for our students. #wearelasbest
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We prioritize creating a supportive community for families and students, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected. “I love the help after school. It's a free program, and it's amazing. My kids love it! We've been in the program since kindergarten. My children are in preschool and 2nd grade.” - Sandra, Cahuenga
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