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Stories + Impact

Real stories. Real students. Real impact.

More than a decade of opening doors, creating access, and connecting young people to experiences they might otherwise never have.

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Showing 18 of 18 stories.

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USC Annenberg

Creating a bridge between higher education, creative industries, and the community.

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Destination Crenshaw

Bringing music education, DJ culture, and creative learning into a landmark celebration of community and culture.

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Girls Make Beats

Creating space for the next generation of music producers, DJs, and audio engineers.

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Loyola Law School

Introducing students to law, social justice, civic engagement, and the many careers shaping our communities and industries.

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Da Vinci RISE High

Building creative education pathways for students whose educational journeys don't always follow a traditional path.

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Initiative

YOU Be the Change

Turning student creativity into civic action.

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Editorial types

The four ways we tell the story.

Case Study

Deeper evidence of a repeatable model, partnership, or measurable outcome.

Highlight

Major milestones, announcements, and prominent accomplishments.

Impact Story

Community and school experiences that demonstrate implementation and reach.

Initiative

A program model built to scale: what it is for, how it runs, and what it aims to change.

What comes next

The next story starts with a partner.

Every entry on this page began with a school, a company, a library, or a city deciding to try something.