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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
Our First SparQ – James Kanoff

Our First SparQ – James Kanoff

James Kanoff is the co-founder of the Farmlink Project. In the early days of the pandemic, he and…

Mar 3, 20221 min read
What History Can Teach Us

What History Can Teach Us

Eighty years ago today, on February 19, 1942,  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the…

Feb 19, 20222 min read
Lennox Middle School Book Club

Lennox Middle School Book Club

It’s after school on a Tuesday in February. The Lennox Middle School Book Club members have gathered around…

Feb 3, 20222 min read
Honoring the work of Dr. King, Jr.

Honoring the work of Dr. King, Jr.

As parents, many of us can recall endless hours telling our kids stories. There were stories of superheroes,…

Jan 17, 20222 min read
A Very Special Giving Tuesday

A Very Special Giving Tuesday

With a heavy heart, we arrive at Giving Tuesday this year, and today we ask that you consider…

Nov 30, 20212 min read

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Rising High

Rising High

ByJohn UmekuboJul 24, 20231 min read

Her full story is out! Read about our most recent Lumenary, Naomi Lara, principal at RISE High School. Two families’ journeys, one from Mexico and another from farm life in Colorado, unite in Compton California. Their migrant experiences help to forge the foundations of this amazing educator. Read Naomi’s full story here.

Empowering Heroes with Tailored Support

Empowering Heroes with Tailored Support

ByJohn UmekuboJul 17, 20233 min read

At LumenSparQ, we believe in the power of community and the transformative potential of individuals to create positive change. Our mission is to spotlight and support local heroes in education…

Making a Difference: Our Ember Project team with Safe Place for Youth

Making a Difference: Our Ember Project team with Safe Place for Youth

ByJohn UmekuboMay 24, 20233 min read

At LumenSparQ, we believe in the power of community and the ability of individuals to create positive change. This month, we had the opportunity to collaborate with Safe Place for…

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.…