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Why Sarai Traveled Two Hours a Day for School

July 9, 2019
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Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School (APB) alumna Sarai Flores is one of the many students whose academic trajectories have been dramatically changed since they arrived at a Green Dot school. “I was not a very good student; I felt like school wasn’t important, but my mindset changed when I came to APB. I went from failing all my classes to getting mostly As,” reflected Flores.

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Green Dot Alum Marco Solis

Small Schools, Huge Impact

February 11, 2016
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For many families, the only option for a public education is an over-enrolled school within their designated district. This was true for the Solis family but they chose Green Dot. “My experience at APB was life-changing,” Solis recalls.

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Finding Personal Success at Green Dot Public Schools

November 12, 2015
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From his first days at Oscar de la Hoya Ánimo Charter High School, Ivan Gaeta noticed things were a bit different. Ivan found himself a student one day and a Green Dot employee the next.

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Ensuring Success for Students in Washington Charters

September 9, 2015
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On Friday, September 4th, the Washington State Supreme Court made the extraordinary decision that it is unconstitutional for Washington charters to operate. There is, however, a demand in the state for high-quality educational options to traditional schools. Parents want—and students deserve—public schools choice.

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Green Dot Student and Teacher Celebrated at White House

July 30, 2015
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Two members of Green Dot’s community were among those honored in separate ceremonies at the White House.

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What Is the Value of a College Scholarship?

June 26, 2015
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Scholarships are far more than a charitable means of paying college fees: they are a vital component of sustainable community revitalization.

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OUR MISSION:

to help transform public education so all students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life.