PUENTE Charter School Selected as Community Schools Grantee

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....

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PUENTE Preschool Achieves Highest Rating

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...

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Facility Renovation Project Update

Facility Renovation Project Update

We have some new shots of our construction in progress. When it’s completed in 2025, the renovated PUENTE facility will include: (1) upgraded building to meet required occupancy codes and seismic standards, (2) exterior bracing, additional staircases, replaced walls,...

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A Message From The Riordan Foundation

A Message From The Riordan Foundation

For 38 years, PUENTE Learning Center has been building bridges to learning and opportunity in L.A.’s Boyle Heights community. Launched as a tutoring program for struggling first and second graders in a former Masonic Temple on East First Street, PUENTE is now a vital...

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In loving memory of Richard J. Riordan

In loving memory of Richard J. Riordan

It is with a heavy heart that we share that PUENTE Learning Center supporter and former LA Mayor Richard Riordan passed away on April 19, 2023 surrounded by his closest loved ones. He will be deeply missed, especially for his unwavering passion for serving others....

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Groundbreaking Ceremony

Groundbreaking Ceremony

PUENTE Learning Center's Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 marked the beginning of construction on its $10 million+ facility renovation. Designed by Berliner Architects, the project includes a seismic upgrade and other enhancements to accommodate the...

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