Stamford Parents Unite to Celebrate New ELL Bill of Rights, Promoting Inclusion and Access in Connecticut Schools

Parent leaders with Schools Superintendent Tamu Lucero and Stamford Representatives Blumenthal, Delany and Figueroa. July 25, 2023 – A momentous occasion unfolded this past Saturday at the Stamford government center as parents, advocates, and local officials gathered to celebrate the passing of a groundbreaking ELL Bill of Rights. This new legislation will require all public…

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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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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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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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