Posts Tagged ‘Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School’
Special Olympics Breaks Down Stereotypes and Builds Cohesion
The thumps of basketballs hitting the pavement were muffled over the applause of the audience, as Ánimo Western Charter Middle School and Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School students played in their first Special Olympics Unified Sports game.
Read More >>Middle School After School Programs: the Risk of Cutting Back Expanded Learning
While we strategically schedule classes to provide appropriate interventions, our after school programs provide middle school and high school students with a space for additional support and academic enrichment. This is why we refer to our after school programs as expanded learning.
Read More >>Adventures Outside the Classroom: Green Dot Teens Are Up to the Challenge
This spring eight teams of Green Dot students and school staff conquered a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure that tested their endurance, strength and teamwork.
Read More >>And the Fifth Annual Golden Dot Award Winners Are…
The Golden Dot Awards highlighted educators and staff who demonstrate exceptional teaching, school leadership and support for our schools.
Read More >>Accelerating New Teachers in a Changing Profession
At Green Dot Public Schools, we’ve been thinking about how to support and foster passionate, dedicated, and effective teachers since our founding more than 15 years ago. It’s what’s behind our Adelante Teacher Credentialing Program.
Read More >>Super Moms at the Heart of Green Dot’s Success
One of the most effective ways to attack persistently low student outcomes, lingering education inequities, and the intractable achievement gap is to involve parents. We work hard to nurture the organized power of our parents, like these “Super Moms”, to drive positive change in our neighborhoods.
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 >>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.
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