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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 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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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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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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