The new superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District delivers a commencement address to the Class of 2018 at Dalzell Lance High School.

The president of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education gives a commencement address at Miramar High School and presents the "Soy Inteligente" medal to one of our first-generation college-bound seniors.

In a live video conference, the author of "In the Time of the Butterflies," a historical novel about the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo set in the Dominican Republic, talks to our parent book club about the immigrant experience, strong female characters, and the importance of teaching children about their history and culture.

Dr. Ana Ponce is recognized by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools for pioneering the development and growth of charter schools, implementing innovative ideas, and inspiring others in the movement.

This week we are celebrating the contributions of our wonderful teachers and staff members. Because of you, our students are learning, achieving, and defying the odds – and for this I would like to say thank you.

Check out our April newsletter: Our seniors make final college decisions this week, our teachers empower students through ethnic studies, and The Economist writes about our bilingual program.