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How Animo Legacy Supported This Alumna on Her Path to College
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.
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May 4th, 2021 Media Report: News We’re Reading This Week
Editor’s note: This weekly media report covers national public education news, opinions, and trends with a focus on California and Tennessee. Please be in touch with alanna.klein@greendot.org with any questions.
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Green Dot Public Schools Commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This month, we’re proud to celebrate the critical contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our nation’s history.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: We Thank Teachers Today, and Every Day
This month, we invite you to join us in recognizing the commitment, care, and tenacity that our teachers across the network demonstrate each day.
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Nine Green Dot High Schools Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools for 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.
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News We’re Reading This Week, 4/27/21
his weekly media report covers national public education news, opinions, and trends. Please be in touch with alanna.klein@greendot.org with any questions.
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How Ánimo Legacy Math Teachers Maintain Rigor, Engagement in Virtual Classrooms
Through collaborative planning, our educators have found success in boosting student engagement with the help of online tools. Here’s how.
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How a College Trip Led to Self-discovery and More
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.
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What we’re reading this week: 4/20/21
Editor’s note: This weekly media report covers national public education news, opinions, and trends. Please be in touch with alanna.klein@greendot.org with any questions or publication log-in issues. Schools across the country, including ours, have been preparing lessons to educate and help students process the magnitude of today’s Derek Chauvin trial. (EdWeek, Chalkbeat, NY Times, CBS News)…
Read More >>Art: ‘We Are Our Own Superhero’ by Wendy Cornejo
View the art that won third place from all of our California schools by Wendy Cornejo, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
Read More >>Art: ‘Release’ by Marylou Flores
View the art that won second place from all of our California schools by Marylou Flores, a student at Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School.
Read More >>Art: ‘The Library of Life’ by Andy Alcazar
View the art that won first place from all of our California schools by Andy Alcazar, a student at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘The Sirens’ by Britney Muñoz-Arriaza
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by Britney Muñoz-Arriaza, a student at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘Mother.’ by Keiry Valle
Read the piece that tied first place from all of our California high schools by Keiry Valle, a student at Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy.
Read More >>Writing: ‘No Soy de Aquí, Ni Soy de Allá’ by Tommy Ayala
Read the piece that tied first place from all of our California high schools by Tommy Ayala, a student at Ánimo Leadership Charter High School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘Empty Hope’ by Joshua Camacho
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California middle schools by Joshua Camacho, a student at Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘Advice for Online School’ by Samantha Rodriguez
Read the piece that won second place from all of our California middle schools by Samantha Rodriguez, a student at Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School.
Read More >>Writing: ‘Ringtone’ by Akira Alamin
Read the piece that won first place from all of our California middle schools by Akira Alamin, a student at Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School.
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How Ánimo Compton Equipped This Student for English Proficiency
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.
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What we’re reading: April 13th News & Views
Editor’s note: this weekly media report covers national public education news, opinions, and trends.
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