U.S. Education secretary praises L.A. program

Elizabeth Prewitt PACEsConnection writer 3/25/1412:00 PM

Tucked in the corner of a grimy East Hollywood strip mall is a shining hope of public education.

Or so U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday in an event that showcased a comprehensive program to boost academic achievement by supporting students and their families with job training, health services, after-school tutoring and other help.

The program is a collaboration of Los Angeles public and private partners led by the Youth Policy Institute, which received a $30-million federal grant in 2012 to launch the initiative in the high-poverty neighborhoods of East Hollywood and Pacoima.

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