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Ánimo Pat Brown Student Headed to UC Santa Cruz with Full Ride Scholarship
Although Montiel doesn’t see herself as the perfect student, her struggles have made her even more determined to attend college. The Jordan Brand awarded Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School senior Brianna Montiel the Jordan Brand Wings Scholarship. Montiel is among thirty-four high school students across the United States to join the Jordan Brand Wings 2023 cohort.
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An Alumni’s Journey From Ánimo Inglewood Student to L.A. County Deputy Public Defender
After graduating from Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School, Ronald Gomez didn’t let his educational journey in Los Angeles end there. Since Ánimo Inglewood, Gomez has attended the University of California Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University, and the University of Southern California, studying political science and government, urban education, and law. Cristina de Jesus, President and CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California, remembers Gomez as amazingly gifted and talented. “He was a hardworking student and just an all around great human being,” she said.
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Ánimo Jackie Robinson’s Artist Talks Childhood, Joy, And Winning Ánimo Voice’s Art Competition
Ánimo Voices Writing and Art competition named Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Elizabeth Martinez as one of three art winners in the 6th annual arts competition. For Martinez, this year’s Ánimo Voices’ theme, ‘About Joy,’ came with many reflections on individual and collective sparks of joy to lift her and others’ spirits to get through difficult times.
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Ánimo Voices Middle School Writing Winner Talks Creative Process and Dealing with Feedback
Fatima Gonzalez, a seventh grade student from Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School, has found comfort in writing about her experiences. This spring, Ánimo Voices’ sixth annual Writing and Art competition gave Gonzalez a platform for her voice through her written piece, ‘A Feeling That Felt Like Freedom.’
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Ánimo Voices Spoken Word Winner Talks Writing Process and Getting Over Fears
The Green Dot Public Schools California literacy team founded the Ánimo Voices Writing and Art Competition in 2017 to give Green Dot California students a chance to elevate their voices, express creativity, and build community.
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10th Annual Launch to College and Career Event Prepares Seniors to Transition From High School to College
At this year’s 10th annual Launch to College and Career Event, our Green Dot Public Schools California seniors took over universities and colleges across Los Angeles for a day full of learning and networking. After round table discussions with current students and graduates, our scholars are more prepared than ever to transition into the next phase of their lives.
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Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy Opens New Gymnasium and CTE Room
Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy is undergoing a wave of exciting upgrades to vitalize its academic and athletic programs. This spring, Locke opened its renovated gymnasium, a $1.1 million project, as well as its new Career Technical Education (CTE) room.
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Green Dot Public Schools California Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
During the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. This school-wide celebration is a special time to reflect on the impact our teachers have on the Green Dot Public Schools California community, students, and families. Our teachers go above and beyond, and we are grateful for their genuine and unwavering dedication.
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Community Schools Explore the Connection between Sports and STEM at Dodger Stadium
You can’t have a Dodgers’ game without science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). On April 19, 2023, students from Ánimo Compton Charter School, Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, and Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School—three Green Dot Public Schools California Community Schools—enjoyed a Dodgers STEM Day event and a game of baseball at Dodger Stadium.
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Ánimo City of Champions Juniors Learn Real Estate at School
This past semester, Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School offered its first Real Estate course to juniors. Through this course, students get their first glimpse of college courses, not only having a chance to receive certification but to create a seamless pathway to college.
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Spoken word: ‘She Tells Me’ by Ashley Pineda
Read the spoken word that won third place from all of our California high schools by Ashley Pineda, a student at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter high school.
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Art: ‘Juxtaposing Joy’ by Wendy Cornejo
See the art piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by Wendy Cornejo, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
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Writing: ‘My Loves’ by Brisa Martinez
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by Brisa Martinez, a student at Ánimo Ralph Bunche Charter High School.
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Writing: ‘My Anything Box’ by Jeremiah Avalos
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California middle schools by Jeremiah Avalos, a student at Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School.
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Spoken word: ‘Behind the Lens’ by Eli Roberson
Read the spoken word that won second place from all of our California high schools by Eli Roberson, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
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Art: ‘Hyperfixations Plague the Mind’ by Karen Barrera
See the art piece that won second place from all of our California high schools by Karen Barrera, a student at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School.
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Writing: ‘Total Eclipse of My Bliss’ by Giovanni Covarrubias
Read the piece that won second place from all of our California high schools by Giovanni Covarrubias, a student at Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy.
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Writing: ‘the colors of the rainbow’ by Jessica Mauldin
Read the piece that won second place from all of our California middle schools by Jessica Mauldin, a student at Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School.
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Spoken word: ‘The Lights are my Road’ by America Castillo Cruz
Read the spoken word that won first place from all of our California high schools by America Castillo Cruz, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
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Art: ‘Universal Joy’ by Elizabeth Flores Martinez
See the piece that won first place from all of our California high schools by Elizabeth Flores Martinez, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
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