Posts Tagged ‘Beyond the Classroom’
Community Schools Explore the Connection between Sports and STEM at Dodger Stadium
You can’t have a Dodgers’ game without science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). On April 19, 2023, students from Ánimo Compton Charter School, Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, and Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School—three Green Dot Public Schools California Community Schools—enjoyed a Dodgers STEM Day event and a game of baseball at Dodger Stadium.
Read More >>Green Dot Student Selected for Global Citizen Initiative Fellowship
Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Sofia Garcia has been selected to participate in the Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) fellowship. The fellowship is a 10-month program designed to address global issues at local and community-wide levels. The program brings fellows from around the world to the Global Citizen Initiative’s nine-day summit at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Read More >>Children’s Institute Supports the Whole Child at Three Green Dot Schools
Green Dot Public Schools California has partnered with Children’s Institute Community Schools to support three of our campuses with services for students, families, and our community as part of its commitment of fully supporting the whole child.
Read More >>Memphis schools, teachers and staff are honored at annual “Dotties” Awards
Fairley High School was selected as the School of the Year as part of Green Dot Public School Tennessee 2022 Dotties Awards. Thirteen administrators and teachers were also recognized during a virtual award ceremony held on April 4. The Dotties is Green Dot Tennessee’s way of rewarding individuals who bring the best of themselves to…
Read More >>Cómo esta alumna logró saltarse los niveles de Matemáticas
Hace casi cuatro años, cuando Keiry Valle empezó a asistir a la Academia Preparatoria para la Universidad Alain LeRoy Locke, estuvo batallando académicamente. Durante su primer año, Valle necesitó apoyo complementario de matemáticas y cursos de aprendizaje del inglés.
Read More >>How Kirby Student Athletes Learned to Win as a Team
This year, Kirby Middle School revitalized its girl’s volleyball program, providing students with an opportunity to compete in a team sport.
Read More >>Fairley Alumnus Inducted into Murray State Hall of Fame
This summer, Vincent Rainey, a class of 1993 Fairley High School alumnus was inducted into the Murray State University (MSU) Athletics Hall of Fame.
Read More >>Podcast: How We Equipped Our Teachers for Online Instruction Amid COVID-19
The Charter School Superstars podcast held a conversation with Ellen Lin on how Green Dot tackled obstacles under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More >>Green Dot Provides Voter Awareness, Registration Ahead of Election
Through this collaboration, Green Dot seniors have pre-registered to vote and have learned about one of the many ways they can elevate their voices to impact policies at the local, state, and national levels.
Read More >>Students Cross College Awareness Gaps with Senior Bridge
For the last four years, our school counselors and teachers have spearheaded Senior Bridge, an intensive four-week summer enrichment course that guides students through the college application process.
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