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Celebrity guests and local nonprofits unite to empower L.A. teens through sci-fi storytelling
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New district records for academic growth
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Empowering student voices
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A milestone in recovery and community resilience for Altadena students
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World-class performing arts mentorship
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Record number of schools recognized for academic performance
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The Tomorrow Prize
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The 20th annual documentary competition announces its winners
L.A. County Students Win Big at C-SPAN’s StudentCam Competition
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