Leadership
Relationships to the Rescue: How our Common Humanity is Vital for Racial Justice
This is a tough moment for our country — disproportionately so for those for whom elements of personal identity, not the least of which is racial identity, are touched by ongoing events:
Read More >>Thank You: Celebrating National Principals Month 2020
In recognition of their commitment to education, we are excited to celebrate National Principals Month during October.
Read More >>What Does "Ánimo" Mean?
Of Green Dot’s 19 schools in California, nearly all have the word Ánimo in their name. What does Ánimo mean? And why is it so important to Green Dot?
Read More >>Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Re-Entry Updates 8/31
Welcome Back, Green Dot Students and Families! As we continue to attend school through distance learning, we are always thinking about the safety of our school communities. We will continue to follow the guidance of Mayor Strickland’s “Back to Business Plan” to determine when it is safe to re-enter the school buildings.
Read More >>CalMatters: A Focus on Injustice, Inequity in Public Education Must Drive California’s Budget Priorities
The past months have been a time of exceptional change and challenge for Green Dot Public Schools – as they have for most organizations, families and communities.
Read More >>The 74 — Soleo: In Education, the Oldest Form of Discrimination Is the Status Quo. That’s Why Memphis’s Priority Schools Shouldn’t Return to Their Districts
Green Dot CEO Chad Soleo shares his response to the Tennessee’s Department of Education’s proposal to exit all 30 schools in the Achievement School District.
Read More >>Statement from Green Dot on the Supreme Court DACA Case
Last week, we saw once again a demonstration of the spirit of hope and promise that underlies America – and makes our country great.
Read More >>LA School Report: Green Dot’s experience shows LAUSD was right to release student growth data because it’s a more meaningful measure of student success
We are pleased that the LAUSD Board of Education earlier this month approved the release of school-specific data that includes student growth among its measures — parents, students and the community will benefit from this improved way of judging schools.
Read More >>Guided by a Belief in the Potential of All Students
Over 15 years ago, a desire to see all children succeed inspired Lajuan Sylvester to leave her role as an operations manager in the private sector and pursue a career in public education.
Read More >>A New Era for California Charter Schools
Today marks a new era for California charter public schools. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1505 into law—a historic agreement that affirms high-quality charter schools are here to stay and that charter schools are a critical lever in ensuring quality school options for all families across the state.
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