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Access, Equity, and Acceleration
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The Access, Equity, and Acceleration works collaboratively to provide equitable opportunities for all students, specifically those who are historically marginalized and underserved. (AEA) collaborates with district staff and educational partners to build and reinforce a coherent vision around equity to ensure equal access and opportunity is provided to positively impact student academic and social wellness outcomes.
In alignment with the 2025 Multilingual Multicultural Master Plan, AEA developed two school-based enrichment programs for students to extend access to opportunities for leadership development and awareness of college readiness: The Access to Equity Leadership Program and Developing My College Competitiveness. Read on to learn more about each program.
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The Access to Equity Leadership Program is designed to develop student leaders who advocate for equity while gaining a deeper understanding of civic engagement. This school-based enrichment program provides students with access, opportunities, and experiences that nurture and develop their natural leadership abilities. The program empowers students to apply these skills to create meaningful positive change. Participants design and implement projects that address issues and inequities they are passionate about, benefiting their schools and/or communities.
2025 - 2026 Participation
| 153rd Street Elementary | Los Angeles Academy Middle School |
| 186th Street Elementary |
Manchester Avenue Elementary School
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| 28th Street Elementary | Michelle Obama Elementary |
| 95th Street Elementary | Narbonne High School |
| Andasol Elementary | Orville Wright Middle School |
| Arminta Street Elementary | Raymond Avenue Elementary |
| Bonita Street Elementary | Riverside Drive Elementary |
| Budlong Avenue Elementary | Solano Avenue Elementary |
| Coliseum Street Elementary | Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet |
| Crestwood STEAM Academy | University High School Charter |
| Fries Avenue STEAM Academy | Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| Harding Street Elementary | Wadsworth Avenue Elementary |
| Latona Avenue Elementary | West Vernon Elementary |
| Linda Marquez High School of Social Justice |
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The Developing My College Competitiveness (DMCC) workshop series fosters a college-bound mindset and builds students’ awareness of college readiness starting as early as elementary school. Through the series, students receive valuable information about college attendance, explore what it takes to become a competitive college applicant, and participate in college campus visits to boost their motivation to pursue higher education.
2025 - 2026 Participating Schools
| 153rd Street Elementary | Latona Avenue Elementary |
| 2nd Street Elementary | Liberty Elementary |
| 28th Street Elementary | Manchester Avenue Elementary |
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High | Maywood Center for Enriched Studies |
| Augustus Hawkins High School | Narbonne High School |
| Bertrand Street Elementary | Nevin Avenue Elementary |
| Brooklyn Avenue Elementary | Orville Wright Middle School |
| Carlos Santana Arts Academy | Owensmouth Continuation High School |
| Carson High School | Pacoima Middle School |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Reseda Charter High School |
| Cahuenga Elementary | RFK School of Visual Arts & Humanities |
| Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School | Robert Frost Middle School |
| Eagle Rock High School | San Pascual STEAM Academy |
| Euclid Avenue Elementary | Santee Education Complex |
| Frida Khalo Continuation School | South East High School |
| Fries Avenue Elementary | Stephen White Middle School |
| Haddon Avenue Elementary | Sutter Middle School |
| Harmony Elementary | Thomas A. Edison Middle School |
| Heliotrope Avenue Elementary | University High School Charter |
| Hooper Avenue Elementary | Vinedale College Preparatory Academy |
| John B. Munlox Science, Technology, & Math Magnet | Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet |
| John H. Francis Polytechnic High School | Whitman High School |
| John Muir Middle School |
