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For nearly four decades, LA’s BEST has been one of Los Angeles’ most enduring public-private partnerships, providing no-cost expanded learning programs for children and families across the city.

We now serve more than 24,000 children at 201 elementary school sites. Families rely on LA’s BEST so parents can work, continue their education and remain rooted in Los Angeles.

Yet city funding for LA’s BEST is at an all-time low when adjusted for inflation.

In this new op-ed by Michele Broadnax, President & CEO of LA’s BEST, via The 74’s LA School Report, she makes the case for renewed investment in a partnership that has proven its value to children, families and the future of Los Angeles.

Read more by clicking the link in our bio.

We’re excited to share that Michele Broadnax, MBA, President & CEO of LA’s BEST, is a shortlisted nominee for the upcoming LA Executive Forum and Leadership Awards presented by the Los Angeles Times Studios on June 8.

This recognition reflects the impact of the entire LA’s BEST community across 221 programs serving children and families throughout Los Angeles.

Thank you to the event organizers for celebrating leaders making a difference across our city, and congratulations to all of the nominees for their hard work and leadership.

Stay tuned as we celebrate this special event.

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #WholeCityWholeChildEveryDay

We’re excited to help spread the word about the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference happening May 27–29 in Long Beach.

Local principals and superintendents are invited to connect with education leaders from across the country for conversations around community schools, family engagement, collaboration, and leadership.

🍽 Networking Lunches
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Long Beach Convention Center

These networking opportunities are designed to bring together school and district leaders from the LA, Anaheim, and Long Beach regions alongside educators from across the country to share ideas, build connections, and strengthen support for students, families, and communities.

Please scan the QR code on the appropriate flyer to RSVP or click the link in our bio.

#CommunitySchools #FamilyEngagement #EducationalLeadership #ExpandedLearning #LAsBEST

We’re excited to help spread the word about the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference happening May 27–29 in Long Beach.

Local principals and superintendents are invited to connect with education leaders from across the country for conversations around community schools, family engagement, collaboration, and leadership.

🍽 Networking Lunches
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Long Beach Convention Center

These networking opportunities are designed to bring together school and district leaders from the LA, Anaheim, and Long Beach regions alongside educators from across the country to share ideas, build connections, and strengthen support for students, families, and communities.

Please scan the QR code on the appropriate flyer to RSVP or click the link in our bio.

#CommunitySchools #FamilyEngagement #EducationalLeadership #ExpandedLearning #LAsBEST

Imagine What’s Possible ✨
Join us for the LA’s BEST Family Brunch on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Skirball Cultural Center as we celebrate the students, families, staff, and communities that make LA’s BEST so special.

Enjoy:
• Student performances
• Interactive enrichment activities
• Inspiring stories of impact
• Special tributes to our honorees
• A joyful morning supporting expanded learning across Los Angeles

Skirball Cultural Center
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tickets are going quickly. We would love to celebrate with you!

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #AfterschoolEnrichment #WholeChildEveryDay

Summer enrollment is now open at LA’s BEST! ☀️

This summer, students can enjoy hands-on learning, games, enrichment activities, caring staff, and a safe place to learn and grow all summer long.

Our no-cost summer program helps students stay engaged, build confidence, and keep momentum going into the next school year through fun experiences that feel like summer.

Programs are offered at select LAUSD elementary schools. Families can apply at their school site or attend another nearby participating LA’s BEST location.

Please note: If a school is hosting morning summer school classes, students must be enrolled in those classes to attend LA’s BEST at that site in the afternoon.

Apply today and view participating locations at lasbest.org/application

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #AfterschoolEnrichment #SummerLearning #LAUSD

Whole City.
Whole Child.
Every Day.

We do this by showing up where it matters most. In schools. In neighborhoods. In communities across Los Angeles. Through hands-on learning, caring staff, and safe spaces before and after school, students have the support they need to grow, explore, and belong.

This is how expanded learning works.

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And that’s a wrap on our 32nd Annual Dance & Drill Team Showcase!

To our incredible students and coaches, thank you for the months of dedication, discipline, and heart you poured into every performance. Across two days and six sessions, more than 100 schools took the stage, showcasing the hard work and talent that made this event unforgettable.

Thank you to the more than 1,000 family members, friends, and community supporters who joined us to cheer on our performers and celebrate their accomplishments.

We are also grateful to our special guests, including principals, board members, and community partners, for joining us, supporting our students, and helping present trophies throughout the weekend.

Finally, thank you to the dedicated staff behind the scenes whose planning and coordination brought this showcase to life.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year. 🪩✨

The countdown is on.

More than 100 LA’s BEST sites have been preparing for this moment. Months of practice, teamwork, and dedication all leading up to one weekend.

Tomorrow and Sunday, across six sessions, our students will take the stage for the annual Dance and Drill Team Showcase.

This is one of our largest events of the year and a true reflection of the energy, creativity, and confidence built through expanded learning.

Stay tuned.

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #AfterschoolEnrichment #thestageisyours

At BOOST Conference 2026 in Palm Springs, LA’s BEST and Evoke Collective led a session titled “Plan Better, Do Better: Strategic Planning Lessons from LA’s BEST.”

Led by Michele Broadnax, President & CEO of LA’s BEST, Director of Evaluation Evelyn Wang, Evaluation Assistant Daniel Reyes, and Gina Airey, CEO of Evoke Collective, the session shared practical tools and lessons from LA’s BEST’s strategic planning journey.

Participants explored how strategic planning can strengthen alignment, deepen partnerships, and help organizations build toward long-term impact.

Proud to have our team sharing insights and helping move the expanded learning field forward.

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #BOOSTConference #WholeChildEveryDay

Imagine what’s possible when young people are given the space to grow, create, and thrive.

Join us at the LA’s BEST Family Brunch on June 7 for a morning of student performances, hands-on activities, and meaningful connection, all in support of expanded learning across Los Angeles.

Be in the room. Be part of what’s possible.

Tickets and sponsorships available now
lasbest.org/family-brunch-2026/

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #AfterschoolEnrichment #WholeChildEveryDay #ImagineWhatsPossible

We’re excited to share that LA’s BEST will be presenting at BOOST Conference 2026.

Join Michele Broadnax, President & CEO of LA’s BEST; Evelyn Wang, Director of Evaluation; and Gina Airey, CEO of Evoke Collective for “Plan Better, Do Better: Strategic Planning Lessons from LA’s BEST.”

Together, they’ll share practical tools and lessons from LA’s BEST’s strategic planning journey, exploring how strategic planning can strengthen team alignment, deepen partnerships, and help organizations build a clearer vision for long-term impact.

Attendees will walk away with actionable tools and templates to support an inclusive and effective planning process.

If you’re attending BOOST, we’d love to see you there on Thursday, April 30. Check the conference app or flyer for full session details.

#BOOSTConference #StrategicPlanning #LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #NonprofitLeadership

We welcomed more than 100 of LA’s BEST program leaders during our 2026 Summer Leadership Summit for hands-on training designed to prepare them for the months ahead. From summer learning strategies to program planning, each session focused on strengthening the experience students will have across our sites.

As we head into summer, this preparation matters. Continued learning, safe spaces, and consistent support help students stay engaged, growing, and ready for what’s next.

Summer enrollment opens soon. Stay connected for more.

#LAsBEST #ExpandedLearning #AfterschoolEnrichment #SummerLearning