EA is a small, caring, diverse learning community in Oakland, with high expectations and strong support for all students: more than 95% of our students go on to 2- and 4-year colleges. We have two schools, serving 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th. 85% of the Class of 2021 received acceptances to 4-year colleges or universities!

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Watch this video to hear directly from a teacher, students, and a parent about what makes EAMG special!

EAMG parent Myesha Perry says that EAMG teachers have made a positive difference for her daughter. They “encourage her to be a thoughtful, responsible student leader; I can see the difference in the way she gets up in the morning and wants to be on time to school.”

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Dezsinae Kendrix is City Arts & Tech’s 2021 recipient of the Bob Lenz 鈥淧DO鈥� Scholarship.

ABOUT THE BOB LENZ 鈥淧DO鈥� SCHOLARSHIP

The Bob Lenz PDO Scholarship award of $1000 is given each year to one graduating senior from each school site who exemplifies the Calvin Coolidge phrase: 鈥淧ersistence and Determination alone are Omnipotent (PDO).鈥� Erin Brockovich made these words her motto in her successful campaign to expose toxic water tables in the Central Valley. Bob and his Envision co-founders adopted the motto as well, applying it to Envision鈥檚 tireless work to help students develop the persistence and determination to succeed in college. Each of our award-winning students:

• Has gone through significant hardship and persisted through adversity;
• Has been accepted to and plans to attend a 4-year university or college.

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Francisco Ojeda is Envision Academy鈥檚 2021 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

This award goes to one graduate each year who exemplifies Jackie Robinson’s commitment to community service. This year’s winner will be the first in his family to attend college. He has also dedicated much of his time during high school to serving his school and community in many ways. He has been a part of The Oakland Youth Advisory Commission, uses social media as a way to bring awareness to issues happening within the community, and he has served as a student leader for EA’s Latinos Unidos club. This fall he plans on attending UC Davis and majoring in Political Science. Congratulations Francisco Javier Ojeda!

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson鈥檚 commitment to service and excellence. Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate. To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Be first in their family to go to college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.

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Evelyn Hernandez Benitez is City Arts & Tech’s 2020 recipient of the Bob Lenz 鈥淧DO鈥� Scholarship.

Evelyn has been a student at CAT for her entire high school career and is the first in her family to attend college. In the fall, Evelyn is planning to attend San Francisco State University where she will be able to utilize the skills learned during her time at CAT.聽 Evelyn embodies the essence of hard work, determination and persistence by using critical thinking skills, being a self-starting and consistent goal achiever. All of these skills were magnified in her brilliant portfolio defense, for which she earned the coveted principal’s distinction recognition. We look forward to hearing about her bright future!

ABOUT THE BOB LENZ 鈥淧DO鈥� SCHOLARSHIP

The Bob Lenz PDO Scholarship award of $1000 is given each year to one graduating senior from each school site who exemplifies the Calvin Coolidge phrase: 鈥淧ersistence and Determination alone are Omnipotent (PDO).鈥� Erin Brockovich made these words her motto in her successful campaign to expose toxic water tables in the Central Valley. Bob and his Envision co-founders adopted the motto as well, applying it to Envision鈥檚 tireless work to help students develop the persistence and determination to succeed in college. Each of our award-winning students:

• Has gone through significant hardship and persisted through adversity;
• Has been accepted to and plans to attend a 4-year university or college.

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Julie Le is Impact Academy’s 2020 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

Julie possesses every quality of an exemplary Spartan scholar at Impact Academy. Her hard work and determination led her down the path to receive three awards in her senior year which include the award for Completing Projects Effectively, the 鈥淩esilience Award鈥� and the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.聽聽

Her advisor, Aaron Coleman states that聽 “Julie is one of the most courageous individuals I have ever met. She has persevered through hardship, yet always came to school with the determination to succeed in all her work, a trait that few adults have developed. Working full time during her years in high school, Julie has created organizational and time management skills that will create success for her wherever she ends up. Julie Le is truly an incredible person and a genuine person who sees the best in herself and her friends. She is a dynamic and intuitive person who has worked incredibly hard and deserves any and all awards given to her.”聽 The community of Impact Academy wishes her well in all future pursuits and endeavors. Congratulations, Julie!聽

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson鈥檚 commitment to service and excellence. Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate. To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Be first in their family to go to college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.

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Khatab Alameri is City Arts & Tech’s 2020 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

Khatab has been a student at CAT for the entirety of his high school career. During the time, Khatab displayed leadership skills in and out of the classroom. At CAT,聽 Khatab participates in study groups to assist other students but is even more passionate about assisting his community. He volunteers his time as member of many Muslim organizations that assist local communities with resources. Khatab serves as San Francisoc’s District 6 Vice Chair council member of housing and land use committee so he can provide resources and be a voice for people from his community. Khatab displays his community to community services not only by speaking up but also taking action to make changes for the communities that need him.聽 We are proud to call him a CAT-ster!聽 We wish him all the best as he takes on college, and the University of California at Irvine is lucky he will join them in the Fall.

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson鈥檚 commitment to service and excellence. Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate. To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Be first in their family to go to college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.

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Alexxa Villegas is Envision Academy鈥檚 2020 recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship.

Alexxa is a student who has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to her community. In the future, she plans to become an immigration attorney so that she can continue to advocate for her community. Alexxa has always been the student that encourages others and pushes through obstacles. Her compassion sets the tone for everyone she encounters. Alexxa consistently gives her energy and devotion to whatever she sets her heart on. Whether it’s to encourage a friend or to master a skill, Alexxa will always give her all. That energy and devotion will take her to higher levels in the real world as she engages a wider range of thought and rigor.聽 We wish her the best of luck at the University of Colorado at Boulder!

ABOUT THE JACKIE ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 is given to one graduate from each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson鈥檚 commitment to service and excellence. Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college; he served his country in World War II; and he worked as a powerful civil rights advocate. To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Be first in their family to go to college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service and leadership;
• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation.

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Dylan is the epitome of determination. In his academic life, Dylan sets high goals for himself and works tirelessly until he accomplishes them. When he faces obstacles in the path towards his goals, he harnesses his incredible inner drive and fortitude to leap over them or problem-solve his way around them.

In his personal life, Dylan鈥檚 determination takes the form of profound loyalty and caring for his friends and a brave commitment to speaking and living his truth, day in and day out.聽 We are so proud of Dylan for earning this scholarship, and look forward to following his journey to San Francisco State University.

ABOUT THE BOB LENZ 鈥淧DO鈥� SCHOLARSHIP

The Bob Lenz PDO Scholarship award of $1000 is given each year to one graduating senior from each school site who exemplifies the Calvin Coolidge phrase: 鈥淧ersistence and Determination alone are Omnipotent (PDO).鈥� Erin Brockovich made these words her motto in her successful campaign to expose toxic water tables in the Central Valley. Bob and his Envision co-founders adopted the motto as well, applying it to Envision鈥檚 tireless work to help students develop the persistence and determination to succeed in college. Each of our award-winning students:

• Has gone through significant hardship and persisted through adversity;
• Has been accepted to and plans to attend a 4-year university or college.

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