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Valor Students Journey through Mesoamerican History at Cal State LA
October 21, 2025
In September, Valor Academy Middle School’s 7th graders stepped into history! During a special field trip to…
Read MoreBright Star Schools: Our Focus for 2025-2026
September 30, 2025
At Bright Star Schools, our work is our promise to our students, families, and communities.
We’re r…
Bright Star Schools Now a State-Recognized Network of Community Schools!
September 30, 2025
In 2025, after two years of committed work with our communities, all nine of Bright Star’s schools recei…
Bright Star Schools Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Blanton
July 16, 2025
Spotlight on Rachel Blanton (she/they)
School: Rise Kohyang Middle School
Subject: Science
Grade: 8th…
In the News: Bright Star's Partnership with Thinking Nation
July 16, 2025
Bright Star Schools’ partnership with the nonprofit organization, Thinking Nation, was featured in the Beverly…
Read MoreBright Star in the News: 7 Grads Receive Multiple Degrees!
June 17, 2025
This year’s high school graduations are even brighter! In early June, seven Bright Star Schools graduates from…
Read MoreBright Star Schools Teacher Spotlight: Emory Kim
June 2, 2025
Spotlight on Emory Kim
School: Stella Middle Charter Academy
Subject: Science
Grade: 8th
Why…
Rise Kohyang Student Wins 1st Place in Global Ocean Art Contest
May 27, 2025
Rise Kohyang Middle School student, Gia Kim, has been awarded 1st place (ages 11–14) in the 2025 Science Withou…
Read MoreBright Star Schools Teacher Spotlight: Esmeralda Reynaga
May 13, 2025
Spotlight on Esmeralda Reynaga
School: Valor Academy Elementary School
Grade: 3rd
Why do you enjoy teach…
Bright Star Teacher Spotlight: Kevin Peña
May 1, 2025
Spotlight on Bright Star teacher, Kevin Peña
School: Valor Academy High School
Subjects: Algebra…