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Guides, announcements, and real student stories from across Options For Youth and Opportunities For Learning.
Ileana celebrates the opening of OFY’s new High Desert campus, with Principal Bernadette Grant, expanding opportunities for students to learn in ways...
Read More Read Made for This Moment: Options For Youth Names Ileana Kiriakos First Latina and First-Generation Superintendent
Every student brings unique strengths, challenges, and goals to the classroom. For our English Learners (ELs), having the right support system can...
Read More Read Supporting Diverse Learners: How OFY’s English Language Coach Helps Students Thrive
LOS ANGELES, CA — August 4, 2025 — Options For Youth (OFY), a tuition-free public charter school, proudly announces the launch of...
Read More Read “Own Your Different” Campaign Challenges the Traditional High School Model and Celebrates Student Identity
Jose Gonzalez (front) holding his many certificates of award at the Unsung Heroes Breakfast, an event which honors local residents going above...
Read More Read Options For Youth Public Charter School Staff Member Inspires Students Through ‘Quiet Leadership Zayne is a dynamic and passionate student whose journey at Opportunities For Learning (OFL) demonstrates the power of personalized education to transform...
Read More Read Finding My Place: Zayne’s Story of Growth, Advocacy, and Success at OFL
At Options For Youth (OFY), we believe students thrive when learning connects to their interests and future goals. That’s why we offer...
Read More Read How OFY’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs Prepare Students for the Real World
As spring rolls in, so does a mix of sunshine and… stress. If you’re feeling burnt out, distracted, or just plain tired—you’re...
Read More Read How to Reclaim Your Focus this Spring
”OFY has transformed my family’s educational journey. The teachers are warm, and they truly care about my children emotionally and academically.” –...
Read More Read How OFY Transformed a Family’s Educational Journey Erick Machuka’s story is a powerful example of how a supportive educational environment can help students overcome even the most difficult circumstances....
Read More Read Erick Machuka – Overcoming the Odds with Options For Youth