We are PUENTE
“Education is such a powerful tool for improving lives, and now is the time to stand up for increased access to high-quality learning for all.”
Jerome Greening, PUENTE CEO
Programs
Charter Elementary
Charter Elementary School, Whole-Student Approach
Preschool
Preschool, Parent Engagement, & Play-Based Curriculum
College and Career
College Prep, College Access & College Success
Adult Education
ESL, High School Diploma & Equivalency, and Career Skill
Featured Stories
Meet Georgina
Georgina always dreamed of being the first in her family to attend college, but she faced a significant challenge: there wasn't much information about college available at home. Research has shown...
Meet Patricia
When Patricia was 16 years old, she got pregnant and dropped out of high school. She had always hoped to go back to school one day. But as the years went by, Patricia’s days revolved around her four...
Meet Nicole
For Nicole, PUENTE Learning Center’s free college program was a lifeline during the pandemic. A first-generation college student who was raised in a single-parent household, Nicole joined PUENTE’s...
Meet Grace
In 2006, Grace was three and starting in the PUENTE Preschool Program. From the first day, “I felt right at home,” says Grace who grew up with a single parent in Boyle Heights. While mom worked to...
Meet Kimberly
At the age of 9, Kimberly's life took a drastic turn when her parents, who were undocumented immigrants living in the United States, decided to move their family back to Mexico. Life was hard in...
Meet Kristian
Kristian first learned about PUENTE in 2017 when he was a junior at East College Prep High School in Lincoln Heights. As the first in his family to pursue a college education, he needed support....
Meet Andy
Before he became PUENTE’s beloved Citizenship Prep instructor seven years ago, Andy Lippman had a longstanding career with The Associated Press. But it’s supporting PUENTE students that makes him...
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Recent PUENTE news
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Cultura y Raices
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for celebration and connection. We honored the rich histories of Hispanic and Latino communities. At PUENTE Learning Center, we believe that education is key to understanding these contributions, and we highlighted this through our...
PUENTE Learning Center Announces New Board Chair, Tyler Press
PUENTE LEARNING CENTER APPOINTS TYLER PRESS AS BOARD CHAIR We are pleased to announce that PUENTE Learning Center’s Board of Directors has appointed Tyler Press as the organization’s new Board Chair. Press has been an active Board member at PUENTE, previously...
Adult Literacy Grant Awarded by Dollar General Foundation
PUENTE Learning Center Receives $9,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded PUENTE Learning Center a $9,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part...
PUENTE Charter School Selected as Community Schools Grantee
We are proud to announce that PUENTE Charter Elementary School has been selected as an implementation grantee in the California Community School Partnership Program. With this grant, PUENTE stands as a beacon of hope, embracing a transformative approach to education....
PUENTE Preschool Achieves Highest Rating
PUENTE Preschool received a Tier 5 rating from Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) – the highest recognition level attainable. A Tier 5 rating signifies a mastering of quality. PUENTE Preschool strives to go above and beyond these standards to provide high quality...