Education Equals Opportunity
In order to create a system of great schools in our county, San Joaquin A+ collaborates with local families, education, and workforce partners to set a vision for how our community can prepare students to be successful and responsible citizens.
Our Purpose & Vision
Together we can help students in San Joaquin County achieve quality educational outcomes, and in doing so, create a brighter future for our region.
What We Do
San Joaquin A+ is a group of educators, business leaders, active citizens and philanthropists. Collectively, the organization has supported education since 1996 and has almost a quarter century of experience and commitment to Stockton and SJ County.
We are encouraged by the momentum we see at leadership levels across our region, and are engaging in a renewed effort to improve schools for our young people.
Our primary goals include:
Exceed the Need
Bring More Great Educators and School Leaders to San Joaquin County.
Inform Our Community
Provide Transparent and Valuable Information About School Quality.
Fuel the Workforce
Prepare Young People with the Knowledge and Skills to Earn a Family-Sustaining Income.
How You Can Help
Here are a few ways you can work with us to create a better future for the youth in our community.
- Keep doing what you are doing: Make the pledge to continue to serve the children and families of San Joaquin County.
- Participate in working groups, visits, and discussions to create a shared vision for quality education in SJ County.
- Raise your hand for partnership or grantee opportunities when they arise, by becoming a friend of San Joaquin A+ and subscribing to our mailing list (below).
Subscribe for email updates to learn how to get involved through partnerships, grantee opportunities, and more.
Who We Are
Our Board Members include:
Jose Rodriguez
President & CEO, El Concilio
Donald Wiley
President & CEO, St. Joseph’s Medical Center of Stockton
Carol Ornelas
CEO, Visionary Home Builders
Updates
ICYMI: Lodi “Growing Futures” Initiative Featured in National Documentary.
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In Case You Missed It, we are sharing a new short documentary from The 74 Million titled [...]
A New Era for SUSD: Ensuring Success through Community-Driven Leadership
by Don Shalvey (This column was originally published at the news website Stocktonia) In June, optimism emerged in Stockton as [...]
ICYMI: An exciting Start to Summer at A+
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Happy Summer! I’m writing to share a few updates about what A+ is up to as [...]
Stockton Non-Profit, Community, and Parent Leaders Join Together to Welcome New Superintendent to SUSD
Community Leaders Applaud SUSD School Board for Structured, Transparent, and Inclusive Selection Process in Pursuit of Bringing Stability to the [...]
Agriculture Employers Launch the Growing Futures Initiative for San Joaquin County Students
Leading Employers from the Wine and Agriculture Industry Come Together with Educators and Students to Announce Partnership in a Long-Term [...]
High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative Launched for San Joaquin County Students
San Joaquin A+ and Amira Learning bring high-dosage tutoring pilot program to district partners like Linden USD to help students [...]