Joint Op-Ed from Former CEO Ana Ponce and CNTA President John Ildefonso Commentary: Instead of calling for a charter pause, Los Angeles needs to leave behind labels and put students first. Click on the headline to read the full op-ed
Gracias For 18 Years: Message from Ana Ponce, CEO After 18 years as a leader at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Ana Ponce will step down from her role as CEO and become the new Executive Director of Great Public Schools Now, effective January 30. Read her full message.
PBS News Story On Gustavo Dudamel Features Camino Nuevo Watch the PBS NewsHour piece on GustavoDudamel, director of the LAPhil, who is striving to make classical music more accessible. Our Kayne Siart students now have access to high quality music education through the new YOLA at Camino Nuevo orchestra program.
Free Lunch and Breakfast For All Camino Nuevo Students Our Camino Nuevo Charter Academy campuses are now serving free lunch and breakfast to all students. Read more about the new policy here.
Dr. Ponce Shares Our Story of Success on National Stage In a recent speech to a national audience of policy leaders and influencers, Dr. Ana Ponce, chief executive officer of Camino Nuevo, shared our story of success and made the case for a more comprehensive and equitable approach to education policy. Read her powerful speech.
Gustavo Dudamel Helps Launch YOLA at Camino Nuevo Our students now have access to high quality music education both during and after school at our Kayne Siart campus through a new partnership with LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel's Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) program. See the photos from our celebration with the famous orchestra music director and student performances.
Now Enrolling New Students Online Starting Oct. 1 through Jan. 13, you can apply to any of our schools online. Go to www.ApplyLA.org to get started today! If you need support, call ApplyLA at (877) 877-5057
Miramar High School Wins Charter Renewal We reached our goal and more than 350 of you signed a petition in support of our high school. Your voices were heard and LAUSD renewed our school charter. This means more students will continue to have access to great teachers, high expectations, and opportunities to reach and succeed in college.
Pueblo Nuevo Launches Website to Support Our Schools Pueblo Nuevo Education & Development Group has launched a website spotlighting the various innovative ways they partner with our schools to improve educational outcomes for our students, alumni, and families. Learn more: www.pueblonuevo.org
How Camino Nuevo Supports Families Living in Deportation's Shadow The 74, a national education news outlet, reports on how our schools address the trauma experienced by both students and their parents as arrests and immigration enforcement are on the rise.
