Category: Education Access

How Alyssia Transitioned from Retail to Career in Education

Through its accredited, flexible college program, grantee Rivet School helped Alyssia transition from a retail job to a career that she loves in education.

Making College Work for Student Parents Across California

Grantee EdTrust-West helped pass AB 2881 into legislation. Now, it is removing barriers to higher education for students like Jordan Calley and helping more parents with children achieve college success.

College Prep Program Makes USC a Reality for First Generation College Student

Tipping Point grantee Bridge to Work supports first-generation, low-income students through individualized tutoring, advising, and more, helping create pathways to success in college and beyond.

Michael Lynch Ensures More Men of Color Graduate College

“I made a promise to myself to make sure my story was not an exception.” Michael Lynch co-founded Improve Your Tomorrow to help more men of color with the support they need to graduate college.

How One Bay Area High School is Changing Lives

With Tipping Point’s support, Life Learning Academy opened an on-campus dormitory, giving students experiencing housing insecurity the stability to thrive.

Above and Beyond: Schools Step Up to Support Families

Meet Waleed | Frontline Video Diaries

Waleed is a Rocketship Public Schools second grade teacher. His story is the first in a series of video diaries chronicling the lives of Tipping Point grantee staff.

Meet Justin | Frontline Video Diaries

Justin is a Guardian Scholar graduate from San Francisco State University. His story is the second in a series of video diaries chronicling the lives of Tipping Point grantee staff + clients.

Meet Kayla | Frontline Video Diaries

“Black Minds Matter” and How Data Helps Close the Achievement Gap