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When 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…
Read MoreStella Academy Schools' Winter Festival 2025: Proof of What's Possible When We Dream Together
December 18, 2025
Written By: Community Schools Manager, Marina Sandoval The 2025 Stella Academy Schools' Winter Festival was more…
Read MoreValor 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…