L.A. Coalition for Excellent Public Schools
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With 104 schools serving more than 51,000 kids, the Los Angeles Coalition for Excellent Public Schools (LACEPS) brings together 9 of L.A.’s leading nonprofit public charter school networks to collaborate and advocate for policies that accelerate learning for high-needs students.
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Who We Are
Los Angeles Coalition for Excellent Public Schools (LACEPS) brings together 9 of the leading nonprofit public charter school networks in L.A. to collaborate and advocate for policies that accelerate learning for high-needs kids.
The organization was founded by charter school leaders in 2018 to learn from each other, fight for their students, families, and teachers, and support a policy landscape that empowers all L.A. schools to become a model of outstanding public education. LACEPS schools serve more than 50,000 students, 90% of whom come from low-income families. The organization represents 104 schools across Los Angeles County.
mission & vision
Our mission is to drive collaboration between Los Angeles’ leading public nonprofit charter schools, advocate for policies that accelerate learning, and deliver the best possible education to the most vulnerable students.
We envision a Los Angeles where every kid attends a great public school and leaders work together to uphold an innovative, high-quality education system, designed to meet the unique needs of all students.
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GROWING CAPACITY
LACEPS strengthens member organizations by offering trainings, workshops, and support that foster collaboration, shared problem-solving, and collective impact.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
LACEPS members are committed to their communities and know that building relationships with local leaders and elected officials is key to creating change.
ADVOCATING FOR L.A.'S KIDS
LACEPS members support charter renewals by sharing data, best practices, and advocacy efforts—working together as a united community to champion all schools in the network.
Member testimonials
“Through LACEPS, we’ve gained a supportive community that shares data, strategies, and a unified voice. Together, we’re stronger—advocating not just for our own schools, but for the success of every school in the network that ultimately helps all kids, families, and communities of Los Angeles.”
“LACEPS has helped us grow in ways we couldn’t have imagined on our own. The trainings, workshops, and shared problem-solving have strengthened our team and opened doors to partnerships that truly amplify our impact.”
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Los Angeles Coalition for Excellent Public Schools (LACEPS) brings together 9 of L.A.’s leading nonprofit public charter school networks – with 104 schools serving over 51,000 kids – to collaborate and advocate for policies that accelerate learning for high-needs students.
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joni@lacfeps.org