Education
17-year-old Guadalupe Morales knows what people think when they hear the words “Richmond High School.” They think of poverty, crime, low-test scores and a horrific gang rape that continues to blemish the school’s image one year later. But despite what people think, and despite disconcerting statistics about the number of Latinas who graduate high school and college into professional careers, Morales is determined to make a life for herself after Richmond High School.
Residents living in Richmond’s Iron Triangle Neighborhood will have access to free Internet from four to five Wi-Fi locations within the next year. The effort is part of a two-year $1 million grant through the California Emerging Technology Fund, via Building Blocks, a cooperative of more than 30 city and county agencies dedicated to the advancement of families in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood.
Civic and religious leaders launched a program to mentor local kids.
A new web-based program aims to enhance locals’ cyber skills.
It’s time the kids have a say. That’s the new mantra of Jose Loaiza, longtime volunteer and teacher at the Nevin Center, a community center in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of Richmond. Loaiza, who grew up in Richmond, said he wants young people in the area to have an opportunity to take a more active role in community events. It will start, he hopes, with the first Iron Triangle Neighborhood Youth Council, an organization where young people will set the…
Three members of the Kennedy High Eagles starting lineup tell how football saved their lives.
The mission of Leadership Public School-Richmond(LPS-Richmond) is to send 100% of its students to college. Many of the students would be the first in their families to achieve a higher education. The formula combines dedicated teachers and extremely high standards. Learn more about their journey and how the YouTube musical sensation Pomplamoose helped schools in Richmond receive over 1,000 books in just three days. And click here to learn how you can donate a book to the Richmond Book Drive!
Richmond kids are learning guitar. Could it make the streets a safer place?
Scientific Art Studio creates exhibits fine arts in Richmond.