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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Re-Entry Updates 5/12

May 13, 2021

One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.

More than Numbers: How This Math Teacher Connects with Students

May 12, 2021

Kevin Castro has always known that he wanted to teach. “You know how in kindergarten they ask kids, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I said teacher,” laughed Castro, a math teacher at Animo Venice Charter High School

Relationships to the Rescue: How our Common Humanity is Vital for Racial Justice

May 11, 2021

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:

Mental Health Awareness Month: How We’re Building Better Support for Students

May 11, 2021

At Green Dot, our learning communities care for the wellbeing of the whole student, academically and socioemotionally, to prepare them for success.

Join Us in Celebrating National Charter Schools Week

May 10, 2021

Our schools are guided by our mission to transform public education and prepare all students for college, leadership, and life.

How Animo Legacy Supported This Alumna on Her Path to College

May 4, 2021

For Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School alumna Adriana Figueroa, attending a small public school focused on academic rigor, individualized support, caring relationships, and connections made all the difference.

Teacher Appreciation Week: We Thank Teachers Today, and Every Day

May 3, 2021

This month, we invite you to join us in recognizing the commitment, care, and tenacity that our teachers across the network demonstrate each day.

Nine Green Dot High Schools Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools for 2021

April 28, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked nine Green Dot Public Schools among the best in the nation in its 2021 Best High School Rankings.

How Ánimo Legacy Math Teachers Maintain Rigor, Engagement in Virtual Classrooms

April 27, 2021

Through collaborative planning, our educators have found success in boosting student engagement with the help of online tools. Here’s how.

How a College Trip Led to Self-discovery and More

April 21, 2021

Jawanza Harris’ college trip to Clark Atlanta University was life changing. “It was like I was seeing color for the very first time,” smiled Harris.

How Ánimo Compton Equipped This Student for English Proficiency

April 14, 2021

Growing up, 9th grader Tabatha Salazar did not always feel capable in English Language Arts, but her path changed when she enrolled into Ánimo Compton Charter School.

Green Dot Public Schools California Hosts 3rd Annual Legacy Conference Virtually

April 12, 2021

This spring, Green Dot Public Schools California hosted their third annual Legacy Conference, a day of programming about how educators and staff can evolve practices to better support African American students.

College Classes at the Age of 12? How AEO Is Giving Students a Jump Start to College

April 6, 2021

At Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School the road to college begins early. Through a dual enrollment partnership with East Los Angeles College, AEO is helping students create a path to success that includes taking college courses before they even reach their first year of high school.

Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves

April 5, 2021

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.

United Parents & Students: Community Organizing for the Long Haul

April 1, 2021

This is a chance to look to a new landscape of racial, economic, and social justice and equity that we can help to forge.

‘A Story To Be Told’ by Amy Manzo Mendez

March 31, 2021

In this riveting short story, Green Dot student, Amy Manzo Mendez, reflects on the rich legacy of Latino American civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez.

Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Re-Entry Updates 3/28

March 30, 2021

An Inside Look at Distance Learning at Ánimo Florence-Firestone

March 26, 2021

Through a 100% live distance learning model, digital tools, and collaboration, Ánimo Florence Firestone has built a virtual launchpad to help our students succeed on their path to college.