Diversity inclusion initiatives in East Palo Alto, California

The Primary School - East Bay is a groundbreaking institution located at 750 Fargo Avenue in San Leandro, California. As a primary school, we are dedicated to bringing together all the key adults in a child's life - including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers - from a very young age. Our innovative school model starts several years before kindergarten and integrates health care services, focusing on building parent wellbeing alongside academic success. With our flagship school in East Palo Alto, a newly opened school in the East Bay, and an early childhood program in San Francisco, we are committed to expanding our reach to new communities.

The Primary School, located at 2086 Clarke Avenue in East Palo Alto, California, is a unique institution that focuses on the holistic development of children from a very early age. This innovative school model brings together parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers to support the overall well-being of students. The Primary School offers a comprehensive program that integrates health care services and builds parent well-being, starting several years before kindergarten. With a flagship school in East Palo Alto, a recently opened school in the East Bay, and an early childhood program in San Francisco, the institution is dedicated to expanding its impact to new communities.

The Foundation for a College Education, located at 1950 Bay Road in East Palo Alto, California, is dedicated to increasing the number of first-generation, low-income students of color who graduate from a four-year college or university. Students can join FCE as early as high school and receive support all the way through their college graduation. FCE works with small cohorts of students, offering personalized services to meet individual needs. The institution also engages with students' families, providing parent education programs to help navigate the college admissions process. With a nurturing community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, FCE strives to empower students to succeed in higher education. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, FCE has received top ratings from Candid and Charity Navigator.