Program Information The Rio Hondo Education Consortium, DBA LEARN, is an educational agency founded In 2004 to initially serve 4 districts and 6 schools through a federal Department of Education grant. Since that time, LEARN\u2019s focus has grown to currently include districts in Whittier, El Monte, Rosemead, Pico Rivera, and Pomona in both K-8 and high schools through various grants. \r\n\r\nOur focus is to provide resources for underserved students and families to better navigate their educational journey and develop better post-secondary options by adhering to our core values. Our LEARN programs provide students with before school, in-class and after school enrichment opportunities, free organized youth sports leagues, student support services, and college and career readiness.