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This Student Wrote a Poem about Zoom School

Jun 22, 2021

In the move away from physical classrooms, many students have experienced distance-learning—but few have published a competition winning poem about it.

Lasting Connections: How Our GSA Clubs Stayed Connected during a Pandemic

Jun 21, 2021

Even with the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, our GSAs have found new ways to build, inform, and connect—virtually.

How this Classroom Teacher Observes and Supports Juneteenth, Leadership

Jun 17, 2021

For Juneteenth, LaShawnae Smith has created a structured lesson with space for discussion to help students learn and appreciate Juneteenth.

16 Years Strong: Green Dot Holds Annual Mock Interviews, Virtually

Jun 16, 2021

For 16 years, mock interviews have helped Green Dot students build comfort with the interview process with professional volunteers.

8th Grade Student Celebrates First Place in Ánimo Voices Writing Competition

Jun 14, 2021

Akira Alamin, an Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School student, won first place through her experimental storytelling, tenacity, and skill.

Building Safe, Inclusive Spaces Matters Now More Than Ever

Jun 4, 2021

This June, we’re joining communities and allies across our nation in observing LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

How This Valedictorian Learned Computer Programming Before College

May 25, 2021

For Jenny Mendez, Ánimo Venice served as a launchpad for success.

11 Green Dot Students Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships

May 24, 2021

The ScholarMatch and Kayne Destination College programs awarded 11 Green Dot students in Los Angeles with $5,000 Scholarships, funded by the Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation.

How We’re Reducing Chronic Absenteeism through Data

May 18, 2021

In October of 2020, we partnered with Cross Country Education to develop and implement new innovative practices to mitigate chronic absenteeism. Here’s how we did it.

More than Numbers: How This Math Teacher Connects with Students

May 12, 2021

Kevin Castro has always known that he wanted to teach. “You know how in kindergarten they ask kids, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I said teacher,” laughed Castro, a math teacher at Animo Venice Charter High School

Mental Health Awareness Month: How We’re Building Better Support for Students

May 11, 2021

At Green Dot, our learning communities care for the wellbeing of the whole student, academically and socioemotionally, to prepare them for success.

Join Us in Celebrating National Charter Schools Week

May 10, 2021

Our schools are guided by our mission to transform public education and prepare all students for college, leadership, and life.

Green Dot California Reopens 19 Schools Across Los Angeles

May 7, 2021

This is a milestone we’re excited to celebrate this year, and we look forward to continuing our work of preparing our students for success.

How Animo Legacy Supported This Alumna on Her Path to College

May 4, 2021

For Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School alumna Adriana Figueroa, attending a small public school focused on academic rigor, individualized support, caring relationships, and connections made all the difference.

Green Dot Public Schools Commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 3, 2021

This month, we’re proud to celebrate the critical contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our nation’s history.

Teacher Appreciation Week: We Thank Teachers Today, and Every Day

May 3, 2021

This month, we invite you to join us in recognizing the commitment, care, and tenacity that our teachers across the network demonstrate each day.

Nine Green Dot High Schools Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools for 2021

Apr 28, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nine Green Dot Public Schools among the best in the nation in its 2021 Best High School Rankings.

How Ánimo Legacy Math Teachers Maintain Rigor, Engagement in Virtual Classrooms

Apr 27, 2021

Through collaborative planning, our educators have found success in boosting student engagement with the help of online tools. Here’s how.

How a College Trip Led to Self-discovery and More

Apr 21, 2021

Jawanza Harris’ college trip to Clark Atlanta University was life changing. “It was like I was seeing color for the very first time,” smiled Harris.

How Ánimo Compton Equipped This Student for English Proficiency

Apr 14, 2021

Growing up, 9th grader Tabatha Salazar did not always feel capable in English Language Arts, but her path changed when she enrolled into Ánimo Compton Charter School.