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From the moment she walked onto the Oscar de la Hoya Ánimo Charter High School campus, Green Dot parent, Isela Castro, knew she had found some place different. She felt comfortable, and even before her son started school there, the educators were accepting of him and his needs.
Read More >>Creating Real Community Change, One Green Dot Vote at a Time
Voter participation in the communities we serve is historically low. To address the need for more civic engagement among Green Dot families, the Green Dot Votes initiative seeks to register to vote individuals in the community and create a greater understanding of the link between civic engagement and policy change.
Read More >>The Future of Charter Schools in 140 Characters or Less
Green Dot Public Schools, along with Third Way, the Century Foundation, and the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools, discussed the future of charter schools in a Twitter Chat back on March 9.
Read More >>Robot vs Robot: The Battle to Build the Best
This year, almost 150 students are designing and building their own robots to compete against each other on Thursday, April 28th at an annual competition—hosted this year by Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School.
Read More >>The Magic of Turning Red Dots to Green
Since Green Dot’s founding 15 years ago, it has been our mission to turn red dots green. We hear from the perspective of a teacher who has seen the difference before and after Green Dot accepted leadership of Wooddale Middle School.
Read More >>5 Capitals Needed for a Healthy Community
A healthy community must possess five different kinds of capital:
1. Human; 2. Social; 3. Political; 4. Intellectual, and, 5. Financial.
No single form of capital can be dominant; unrestrained by the others, each can create its own types of imbalance, and accompanying problems.
Athletics & Academics – A sound mind in a sound body
These are just the kind of values and determination that students need to help propel them to opportunity and achievement.
Read More >>How #TFA25 Reconnected Me to the Classroom
Teachers and leaders from TFA, like Nate Geller, Assistant Principal at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley, believe in the transformational power of rigorous academics and supportive school culture.
Read More >>The Fourth Annual Golden Dot Awards Nominees
The Golden Dot Awards celebrate educators and staff who are transforming the landscape of public education. We’re proud to announce the Fourth Annual “Dotties” Awards finalists!
Read More >>Does Teacher Culture Matter? A View Inside Green Dot’s Approach
Having the right teachers in our classrooms is among the most important challenges we face. It’s essential to students that we get it right – and we can’t do that without your help.
Read More >>Life After Teach for America: How Green Dot Public Schools Builds on the “Foundation for Impact”
We spotlight one Green Dot teacher’s journey from Teach for America to classroom excellence, in anticipation of the TFA 25th Anniversary Summit.
Read More >>Supporting Teachers with a Little Help From Our Friends
Our teachers’ work is very demanding day in and day out. Last month, a team of Green Dot volunteers supported teachers by refreshing work spaces and classrooms.
Read More >>Escaping Poverty through Better Education and Community Organizing
As we remember Martin Luther King this weekend and the legacy he left, we prepare more Green Dot parents to organize together to improve their lives and the conditions in their communities.
Read More >>Back to School: More Than Just a Job
Returning from the holiday break can be rough. School classified employees, like Charles Durham and Marlon Byrd (pictured), help keep our students safe every day. Mr. Daymond Johnson, President of Ánimo Classified Employees Association and School Safety Officer at Ánimo Pat Brown, explains why his responsibility to the students makes going back to school that much easier.
Read More >>#FutureUnwritten: This Season’s Match Up with Oscar De La Hoya
We are grateful to each of you for being our partners in making the Green Dot difference a reality. #FutureUnwritten
Read More >>Best Teacher Gifts – as Decided by Teachers
We asked our teachers: What is the most memorable or best teacher gift you’ve ever received? Here is a little of what they had to say.
Read More >>When Times Are Tough, Give Thanks
In the midst of uncertainty, Destiny Middle School families gathered to celebrate its roots and its appreciation for their learning community. Together they stood united and strong during a time when the community was faced with adversity.
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