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Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves
Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, has always sought out opportunities that would challenge her to become a better version of herself.
Read More >>The Graduating Class That Will Change the World
The Class of 2020 will always be remembered as the class of resilience. Since their birth they’ve had to cope with adversity. Born as the world struggled to come to grips with the events of September 11, they now transition into adulthood amid a global pandemic.
Read More >>Graduation 2020: The road to college and beyond
Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School graduate, Jenny Legido, reflects on her senior year and road to college. In the fall she will be attending Middlebury College.
Read More >>Congrats Class of 2020
Lakers’ Assistant Coach Lionel Hollins shares a congratulatory message to Green Dot’s Class of 2020. Coach Hollins came to LA from the Memphis Grizzlies, so it’s no coincidence that he cares deeply about the youth of both Los Angeles and Memphis.
Read More >>FOX13 — Kirby Middle offers “reflection room” as alternative to detention
Kirby Middle School’s reflection room offers students a space to resolve conflict and process emotions.
Read More >>Why This Parent Chose Fairley
“The summer before my daughter’s freshman year, we didn’t have a high school picked out,” said this Fairley parent. Learn why she and her daughter eventually chose Fairley!
Read More >>Students Say ‘Thank You’ to Staff and Educators
In this video, students from across the network have something to say to all of the leaders, staff, and teachers who prepare them for college, leadership, and life.
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 A Green Dot Educator: Kara Hayes
Meet Kara Hayes, a Special Education teacher at Destiny Middle School in Tacoma WA, and an exceptional Green Dot educator.
Read More >>Why Locke is an Important Piece of the Watts Community
Locke 9th Grade Academy Assistant Principal Aleah Al-Sad shares why Alain LeRoy College Preparatory Academy is such an important part of the Watts Community.
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