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Green Dot Public Schools California Hosts 3rd Annual Legacy Conference Virtually

Apr 12, 2021

This spring, Green Dot Public Schools California hosted their third annual Legacy Conference, a day of programming about how educators and staff can evolve practices to better support African American students.

College Classes at the Age of 12? How AEO Is Giving Students a Jump Start to College

Apr 6, 2021

At Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School the road to college begins early. Through a dual enrollment partnership with East Los Angeles College, AEO is helping students create a path to success that includes taking college courses before they even reach their first year of high school.

Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves

Apr 5, 2021

Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, has always sought out opportunities that would challenge her to become a better version of herself.

An Inside Look at Distance Learning at Ánimo Florence-Firestone

Mar 26, 2021

Through a 100% live distance learning model, digital tools, and collaboration, Ánimo Florence Firestone has built a virtual launchpad to help our students succeed on their path to college.

How a NY Times Best-Selling Author Amplified Our Students’ Achievements

Mar 22, 2021

Read how NYT best-selling author Jeff Hobbs depicted the senior year experiences of a young men who attended Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School.

College Bound: City of Champions Students Celebrate College Acceptances, Preparedness

Mar 16, 2021

Two Ánimo City of Champions students reflect on their high school experience and share how their school set them up for college success.

Our Math Teachers Share Their Favorite Distance Learning Tools

Mar 12, 2021

In distance learning, our teachers have adapted their strategies and expanded their technology tool belts to help mitigate learning loss for all students.

High School Senior Reflects on Capitol Insurrection, Nation’s Future

Mar 3, 2021

Like so many of us, I viewed the events at the capitol as a threat to our democracy, an institution for which many of our ancestors have sacrificed their lives to create.

How This Student Jumped Math Levels

Mar 2, 2021

Nearly four years ago Keiry Valle was struggling academically. Now, she’s top of her class and is set to attend college.

Green Dot Public Schools Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2021

This week, we’re honoring Women’s History Month by spotlighting stories that demonstrate the impact that women have made across our network, in our communities, and society at large.

How We Are Standing Against Injustice in the Classroom

Feb 24, 2021

We denounce the recent, and increasingly frequent racist attacks against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI).

How We Prioritize Achievement and Equity for African American Students in L.A.

Feb 10, 2021

Our L.A. Schools have developed key programs that give our African American students a voice, community, and platform across our campuses.

How Alain Leroy Locke Led a Movement

Feb 9, 2021

A writer, philosopher, and educator, Alain Leroy Locke paved the way for African-American artists and scholars.

See How 1000+ Parents & Students Exercised the Power of Their Collective Voice

Feb 4, 2021

More than 1000 parents, students, and community members gathered virtually with public officials for the 7th annual United Parents and Students Assembly.

A Thank You Note to Our School Counselors

Feb 1, 2021

This week we’re celebrating National School Counselor Week. These heroic individuals nurture our students’ vision for the future and equip them with the tools and confidence to pursue their biggest goals.

Green Dot Honors Black History Month with Reflection, Outlook

Feb 1, 2021

Today, we’re reflecting on the heroes who have contributed to our nation’s diverse history and the next generation of difference makers who are making positive impacts in their communities.

Academic Interventions Create Success for Students

Jan 26, 2021

Through interventionist strategies such as “double blocking,” our schools have achieved exponential academic growth and narrowed critical skill gaps in core subjects, including reading and writing.

Marshall Street Initiative: Leading Improvement with Hearts, Minds, and ‘Data with a Soul’

Jan 21, 2021

In our work with Green Dot Public Schools as part of the Charter Students with Disabilities Pilot Community, we’ve witnessed a glowing example of how one charter school network is building capacity to lead improvement at scale: with hearts, minds, and — to borrow the team’s own terminology — ‘data with a soul’.