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Check Out the Smiles of the Class of 2018
Green Dot is proud to celebrate the Class of 2018! This year marked a number of milestones for our schools, and as we reflect on the school year, it’s clear how much there is to celebrate.
Read More >>Tacoma Weekly — Destiny primed to grow as first class graduates
The Tacoma Weekly highlights Destiny Middle School’s first class of eighth graders moving on to high school next year, about half of which have been with Destiny since it opened three years ago.
Read More >>Kent Reporter–Kent’s Excel Public Charter School recognizes first graduating class
The Kent Reporter features Excel Public Charter School’s first graduating class of eighth graders.
Read More >>Five Students Receive 2018 Boxer College Scholarships from the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation
This month, five seniors from Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School were awarded inaugural Boxer College scholarships by the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation at its 18th Annual Golf Classic.
Read More >>How This Math Teacher Connects the Dots for Her Students
“It never fails, every time I tell someone that I’m a math teacher they say ‘oh my god, I hated math when I was in school,’” chuckled Elizabeth Marin, math teacher at Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School. Though she’s aware that not every student will leave her class in love with math, her goal is to ensure that all her students can confidently engage it.
Read More >>Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? How a Tea Party and Other Gatherings Are Growing Young Ladies at Kirby
A tea party is just one of the mentorship events Kirby Middle School principal Deadre Ussery is hosting for a select group of 10 eighth grade girls.
Read More >>Photo Essay: Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School’s First Career Day
This month, students at Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School in Inglewood met with professionals across STEM, business, entertainment, and non-profit industries for their first Career Day.
Read More >>Excel Students Flex Computational Thinking Skills at Their Annual CT Day
Each year, students and teachers at Excel Public Charter School celebrate and demonstrate mastery in their computational thinking (CT) skills at CT Day—a full day devoted to concepts such as algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition and experimentation. At this year’s CT Day, students rotated around to various stations that challenge and hone their CT skills.
Read More >>Green Dot Teachers Union and Staff Host Second Scholarship Fundraiser
On a rainy Saturday morning, over 200 educators, administrators, union leaders, and community leaders laced up their running shoes to participate in the annual Race to College 5K Fun(d) Run.
Read More >>How Ánimo Westside is Strengthening Parent and Community Relationships
Last month, Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School, off Manchester, brought together school leaders, parents, local service providers, and the broader community together to discuss desired change.
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