“Compton Unified is proof that demographics do not determine destiny.”
— Dr. Darin Brawley
Superintendent of Compton USD, during a recent press conference where Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Golden State Literacy Plan and highlighted the district’s success in expanding access to early literacy programs. (EdSource, June 6, 2025)
“The Manufacturing and Design Program is kind of the crown jewel of our district.”
— Reginald Brown
Principal of John F. Kennedy High School (Sacramento City USD) about the school’s MAD program, where students learn computer-aided design, 3D printing, how to use laser cutters, robotics, and more. (Inside California Education, June 4, 2025)
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