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Sensory Regulation Course

Sensory Regulation Course

We shared the story of our Lumenary, Ms. Dudley, over one year ago. But as with everything pandemic…

Aug 17, 20222 min read
Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

Buford 4th grader shares the art lesson with his 2nd-grade friend After experiencing an enjoyable hands-on lesson on…

Jun 21, 20221 min read
Spreading the Joy of Art

Spreading the Joy of Art

Zoë, an eighth-grade student from Westside Neighborhood School with a love for art, shares her joy, excitement, and…

Jun 1, 20221 min read
Heroes in the Making

Heroes in the Making

In our search for Lumenaries (educators) and SparQs (students), we seek out individuals doing incredible work for communities…

May 7, 20222 min read
Lifelong Warriors

Lifelong Warriors

Yesterday, March 26, the LumenSparQ board joined El Camino College students, faculty, administration, and community members on the…

Mar 27, 20222 min read
Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

I come from Mexican, Indigenous, Puerto Rican, Spanish, Portuguese, African, and Jewish mothers. My DNA test surprised me…

Mar 18, 20222 min read

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Delivering New Tools to RISE High

Delivering New Tools to RISE High

ByJohn UmekuboMay 17, 20233 min read

At LumenSparQ, you know our mission is to spotlight and support local heroes in education. We had the privilege of visiting María, our newest Lumenary, at RISE High this month. RISE High is an incredible school that serves students who have faced various challenges in their academic journeys. We were excited to introduce new maker resources as a gift to María to enhance their learning experience. A trunk load of…

2023 Ember Project Team

2023 Ember Project Team

ByJohn UmekuboApr 28, 20232 min read

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Ember Project team: Phoebe, Lily, and Fia, eighth-graders at Westside Neighborhood School. These remarkable students are committed to raising awareness about teen homelessness…

A Visit with Naomi Lara

A Visit with Naomi Lara

ByJohn UmekuboMar 20, 20232 min read

We are so pleased to introduce our newest Lumenary, Naomi Lara, principal of Da Vinci RISE High in Hawthorne. We recently had the opportunity to visit her and her incredible…

Success for the LMS Book Club Campaign

Success for the LMS Book Club Campaign

ByJohn UmekuboDec 26, 20222 min read

We are thrilled to announce that our recent fundraising campaign was a great success! Thanks to our donors’ generosity, we raised enough funds to purchase books for each student in…