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

Our Impact

Programs

Charter Elementary

Charter Elementary School, Whole-Student Approach

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Preschool

Preschool, Parent Engagement, & Play-Based Curriculum

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College and Career

College Prep, College Access & College Success

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Adult Education

ESL, High School Diploma & Equivalency, and Career Skill

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Recent PUENTE news

PUENTE Learning Center Announces New Board Chair, Tyler Press

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

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

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 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...

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,...