Letter from the Founder

Joan and I started our career in education back in 1966 as teachers for the Los Angeles Unified School District. We share a dream that kids who falter in traditional schools may still achieve a good education - and a diploma - if they work hard and have teachers that won't give up on them. Our Opportunities For Learning schools were created to fulfill that dream. Since 1998, OFL has helped thousands of young men and women find the courage and discipline to earn an education and follow their own dreams after graduation. Over 10,000 students were served last year and enrollment is growing!

None of this would have been possible without the support of our community, the sponsorship of several school districts that believe in our dream, the encouragement of lawmakers and, of course, the dedication and commitment of hundreds of teachers and staff. Thank you so much for providing the foundation on which so much good is delivered to so many young people.

Sincerely,
John Hall,
President of Education Management Systems – Opportunities for Learning