Resources

A Better Chance’s mission is “to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.” It works to “select, prepare, place and support high-performing middle and high students of color in some of the most rigorous and prestigious independent day schools, boarding schools and public schools in the country.”

Independent School Alliance is “a leading access organization in independent school admissions counseling and placement for students in grades K-9. Independent School Alliance recruits, educates, counsels, and advocates on behalf of families from racially underrepresented and economically under-resourced communities seeking to gain access to independent schools of Greater Los Angeles.”

Private School Axis “partners with Los Angeles area independent schools to create pathways for underrepresented students and families of color to access, navigate, and thrive in private education.” It helps facilitate placement of both students and educators.

Private School Village (PSV) “works to introduce the private school experience to prospective families, enhance the experience of Black and brown students currently attending private schools, and share resources and information that is in the interest of supporting our community. Through PSV, more satisfied and engaged families of color feel less marginalized and included in the private school setting.”

Young Eisner Scholars (YES) “identifies high-potential students from low-income communities in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and rural Appalachian North Carolina, and provides them with the long-term support, resources, and educational access required for success through high school, college, and career.”