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Rooted in South Los Angeles, Driven by Student Success: Meet Stella's New Principal Darla Vance
July 30, 2026
Bright Star Schools is proud to welcome Darla R. Vance as the new principal of Stella Middle Charter Academy, where s…
Read MoreFrom Bears Country to the Lions' Den: Dr. Emily O'Neal's Vision for Valor Academy High School
July 23, 2026
Bright Star Schools is proud to welcome Dr. Emily O’Neal as the new principal of Valor Academy High School, wh…
Read MoreStella High Eagles Graduate High School with 27 College Degrees Already Earned
July 1, 2026
Fifteen seniors from Stella High Charter Academy, a Bright Star school in South Los Angeles, are graduating with mor…
Read MoreBuilding Confidence, Community, and Opportunity Through ESL at Valor Academy Elementary School
June 26, 2026
Written By: Community Schools Manager, Yadira Sanchez On June 4, Valor Academy Elementary School (VAES) proudly cel…
Read MoreFrom Our Kohyang to Yours: A Food Donation Partnership with Copia
April 23, 2026
For this year's Earth Day, we reflect on how small, consistent actions can create meaningful change for our planet…
Read MoreWhen Sports is More Than Competition: Bright Star Schools Spotlight with Yolanda Galeazzi
April 7, 2026
At Rise Kohyang High School, sports are more than competition. They are a space where students discover their voice,…
Read MoreNEWS: Bright Star Schools' Valor Academy High School Named a 2026 California Distinguished School
April 7, 2026
BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS’ VALOR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL Top-perf…
Read MoreWhen Stella High Eagles' Voices Get Lit: Celebrating Our Poetry Contest Winners
February 12, 2026
Stella High Charter Academy recently welcomed an unforgettable surprise to campus. Get Lit, the Los Angeles-based li…
Read MoreLeading With Purpose: Principal Ginnia Hargins and the Power of Culturally Responsive Leadership
February 5, 2026
At Bright Star Schools, leadership is rooted in identity, purpose, and community. During Black History Month, we ar…
Read MoreGrowing Together at Bright Star Schools
January 28, 2026
At Bright Star Schools, growth looks different for everyone, and that is exactly the point. As a free, public, joy…
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