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‘This is just Rosebud’: A displaced Altadena school holds biggest fundraiser yet to rebuild
By Josie Huang at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
Shawn Brown, the founder and executive director of the Pasadena Rosebud Academy, is leading plans to rebuild the charter school.(Josie Huang / LAist)Sometimes 8-year-old London Cook can convince herself the temporary digs for her elementary school are her old campus, the place where she first dis...
Key takeaway (Josie Huang / LAist)Sometimes 8-year-old London Cook can convince herself the temporary digs for her elementary school are her old campus, the place where she first discovered her love of math and P.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Pasadena Rosebud Academy's efforts to rebuild after the Eaton Fire resonate deeply in the Los Angeles community, where access to quality education is a persistent concern. As the school embarks on its capital campaign, it's worth noting that the $50 million price tag for reconstruction will likely rely on a combination of private donations and potential public funding. The fact that Rosebud has been able to maintain its enrollment and even expects to grow despite the challenges of temporary facilities is a testament to the school's commitment to its mission of promoting Black and brown student excellence. The "Stand Up For Students" comedy show fundraiser at the Alex Theatre in Glendale represents a crucial step towards securing the resources needed to provide Rosebud students with a permanent campus, one that can offer the hands-on learning experiences and amenities that are currently lacking in the modular buildings.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Shawn Brown, the founder and executive director of the Pasadena Rosebud Academy, is leading plans to rebuild the charter school.(Josie Huang / LAist)Sometimes 8-year-old London Cook can convince herself the temporary digs for her elementary school are her old campus, the place where she first dis...
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