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A More Intentional Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Green Dot
In order to deliver on our promise of preparing all students for college, leadership and life, we believe we need to foster school cultures that embrace both individuality and unity, beginning with our own team members.
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Green Dot Tennessee Named A Top Workplace in Memphis for Second Year in a Row
Green Dot is excited to be acknowledged on this year’s Top Workplaces 2018 list, as professional development and empowerment of its employees are continued priorities for the organization
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Perry Shields: Journey of a Second Career Teacher
“I’m 57 years old, and I’m in my twelfth year of teaching — I’m late to this,” chuckled Perry Shields, drama teacher at Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School (ODLH). Shields doesn’t mind that his teaching career began later on, as he’s been able to bring his life experiences and passions into his role as an educator.
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How a 5k Run Changed This Student’s Life
“Students want to attend college, but we all share the same worry, and that’s affording it,” urged Celeste Chavez, Ánimo College Prep Academy alumna. “We worry about the cost of tuition, how we will afford food, books, supplies, and of course how we will deal with student loan debt.”
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Parent Power: How Hundreds of Families are Changing Their City
Green Dot has always believed in the power of families and students to self-advocate for the kind of community revitalization they need.
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Meet Principal Jasmia Fowler: ‘If Not You, Then Who?’
There is a mantra that Jasmia Fowler, new Principal at Ánimo College Preparatory Academy, lives by: ‘If not you, then who? If not now, then when?’
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Expanded Learning: Supporting Students Beyond the Bell
At Green Dot Public Schools, learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. Expanded learning programs are an extension of the academic day.
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Help Make College Access Possible For All
This year, across our network, each of our 30 schools is fundraising to help underwrite college tours or SAT/ACT prep for their students. Give today and make an impact on the lives of nearly 15,000 students in chronically underserved communities.
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Why You Can’t Just Teach Language With Worksheets
“My focus has been to have the students look at Spanish as a tool, an advantage, and an academic subject, instead of a class they have to take for a grade or a language they only speak at home with their families,” said Borlant-Guertler, Spanish teacher at Ánimo Leadership Charter High School
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Updated: Seattle Seahawk Tyler Lockett Visits Destiny Middle School
This month, students at Destiny Middle School got a surprise visit from Seattle Seahawks star Tyler Lockett.
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Supreme Court Ruling is a Victory for Students and Families
Earlier today, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that charter schools are constitutional, and upheld lower court rulings that affirmed the laws that govern and fund charter schools.
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Keeping Students in College: Why Alumni Champions Are Vital
Our students are often the first in their families to attend college, and this added pressure alongside the difficulty of adjusting to the academic and social challenges of college life can be overwhelming for even the most resilient student.
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Chad Soleo Appointed Interim CEO of Green Dot Public Schools National
As Green Dot Public Schools National continues its search for a new Chief Executive, the National Board of Directors voted this week to appoint Chad Soleo as Interim CEO effective November 1, 2018.
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Celebrating a New Home for Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Middle School
Last month, students at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy got a new school home. To celebrate the new building, RVLA students and staff, along with community partners, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and shared their thoughts on the importance of having high quality public school options in their neighborhood.
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‘Not My Parents’ Locke’: Reflections from a Current Locke Student
I’ve heard people say, “Locke is a school meant for delinquents who will never amount to anything.” This statement couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Green Dot Celebrates National Principals’ Month
At Green Dot we know that all great schools have a great leader at the helm. Families trust them with their student’s well-being and their academic journeys.
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SBAC Results Show Green Dot Schools Achieve Breakthrough in Student Growth
Green Dot students in South LA students are achieving some of the best academic growth in the state, according to state test and academic growth models from CORE, a network of the 9 largest school districts across California.
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Announcing The Learning Curve: News and Views from Green Dot Leaders
Green Dot Public Schools is excited to announce The Learning Curve, a platform for sharing reflections and leading ideas on public education from Green Dot leaders.
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Five Green Dot Schools Up For Renewal Are All Re-authorized
Several schools across South LA were renewed this week by elected officials, helping keep more high quality public options to these historically underprivileged neighborhoods. Green Dot Public Schools’ network of Title I secondary schools had five schools under scrutiny this week–and all five were renewed!
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Tech-Based Teaching — Computational Conversations with Eli Sheldon
Tech-Based Teaching, a blog about ed tech, features an interview with Eli Sheldon, current tech teacher at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy High School.
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Kirby Middle School Hosts Partner Celebration of 100,000 School Shirts Donated
While a school shirt might not seem like a large expense to some, it can create a barrier for some parents eager to enroll their student at a Green Dot school. That’s why we work with organizations like Agape North, who has donated school shirts to several of our schools in Tennessee as part of their program to give back.
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Green Dot Public Schools CEO to Step Down after 12 Years
After 12 years of service, Green Dot Public Schools National Chief Executive Officer Marco Petruzzi says farewell and reflects on his journey with the organization.
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200 Community Volunteers Join Forces on Destiny’s Campus to Build a New Playground for SOAR Academy
This fall, volunteers from Keurig Dr. Pepper, Columbia Distributing, SOAR Academy and the community joined KaBOOM! at the Destiny Charter Middle School campus to transform an empty site into a kid-designed, state-of-the-art playground for the students of SOAR Academy, which is now located on Destiny’s campus.
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A Colorful Competition at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School
When you enter into your freshman year at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, you are born into one of five houses: the Burgundy Lancers, Yellow Mustangs, Orange Monarchs, Purple Bruins, Green Royals, or the Pink Dodgers. Each spring, these houses compete in The Robinson Games, a school wide tournament that features trivia, strategy, and athletic games.
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