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National Poetry Writing Month Brings Student Stories to the Stage
Though nearly every English curriculum in America features a unit on poetry, at Green Dot, we provide students with additional outlets to use performance poetry (or spoken word) to pursue self-expression and personal growth.
Read More >>Teaching at a Transformation School with Veronica Robinson
Ánimo Phillis Wheatley science teacher Veronica Robinson shares why it’s so important to her to be teaching at a transformation school.
Read More >>Meet Yordy: A Transformed Attitude at a Transformation School
“In elementary school, I was not doing good. I never wanted to go to school,” said Yordy Estevez, an eighth grader at Kirby Middle School. ”But at Kirby, it’s different–it’s so fun to be here. I love coming to school.”
Read More >>Meet Alexandre Burrall, English Teacher at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley
Meet Alexandre Burrall, English Teacher at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School, one of our transformation schools.
Read More >>The Broad Center — Cristina de Jesus – An advocate for education
The Broad Center features Green Dot California CEO Cristina de Jesus on their blog.
Read More >>Why This Artist Knew She Belonged in the Classroom
During her time at Green Dot, Stephanie Lowe, Ánimo College Preparatory Academy art teacher, has helped establish two Advanced Placement (AP) art programs and exposed students to museums and landmarks across California, and even across the world in a trip to Europe!
Read More >>Parents at Excel Help Build the Family Feel
Two Excel Public Charter School parents, Office Coordinator Jessica Youmans and parent volunteer Jessica Berglund, share their experience with sending their students to a school that feels like a family.
Read More >>What it Takes to Build a School Vision
Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School Principal Nate Geller has spent the past year working with staff, students, and families to reinvent school culture and build a new vision that can help them see the future they are building together.
Read More >>Announcing the Sixth Annual Golden Dot Awards Finalists
Meet the finalists for the Sixth Annual Golden Dot Awards!
Read More >>How Destiny Middle School is Supporting Students Beyond Its Own Doors
At Destiny Middle School, we’re excited that over 20 students from the current eighth grade class have been accepted to local magnet programs.
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