In the News: EduCare’s ACE Initiative featured in LA Times
Jennie Rosenbaum, EduCare ACE Initiative Administrator at Social Justice Humanitas Academy Photo credit: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times
EduCare is delighted to have been featured in a recent Los Angeles Times article on how educators and non-profit organizations comprehensively meet the needs of students through a “community schools” approach.
“On paper, Jennie Rosenbaum’s job sounds clear-cut: She is a site coordinator, helping weave social-emotional learning into instruction and school culture. In practice, she’s a force on campus. She often works in the courtyard, a visible presence for when a student needs to speak with an adult. She strategizes with counselors and brings staff and students together to raise issues about what’s needed at school. She searches for opportunities — like college access programs — for all students, not just those who have top grades or are the most outgoing.”
EduCare’s ACE Initiative program has been bringing comprehensive year-round academic and social-emotional learning supports to students since first launching in 2017. Over 11,000 students across 14 Los Angeles schools now access ACE Initiative supports.
“Once while helping a senior apply for college financial aid, Rosenbaum noticed how the girl, who had recently immigrated to the U.S., couldn’t focus enough to set up an account password. The student confided that her family had run out of food. Rosenbaum consoled the teen and spoke with a counselor who provided the girl with grocery store gift cards and ongoing emotional support.
“‘If you don’t have those strong relationships in place, the student isn’t going to share that they need help,’ Rosenbaum said.”
Thanks to the students and staff and our partner organizations at Social Justice Humanitas Academy. We are honored to work together with you in supporting bright futures for our students!
Newberry, Laura. (2022, July 20) “Will California’s $4.1-billion bet on ‘community schools’ transform K-12 education?” The Los Angeles Times. Available in full here.
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