Posts Tagged ‘Common Core’
Educators Have the Power to Change Outcomes for Students
Recently the New York Times published an editorial called “The Common Core Costs Billions and Hurts Students”. In response, former LAUSD Board Chair and LAUSD Superintendent- both Green Dot Public Schools Board Members- offer their thoughts.
Read More >>Common Core at 2: More persistence, more critical thinking
With a year of teaching Common Core under their belts, Green Dot teachers are reporting that their students are showing more critical thinking and perseverance– both essential to success in school and in life.
Read More >>Professional Development Guided by Teachers for Teachers
All Green Dot Days are days devoted to professional development and provided throughout the school year. We are an ever-evolving organization and we believe that our professional development should reflect that.
Read More >>Green Dot Public Schools’ Approach to the Common Core
For too long, unaligned standards disguised educational inequity across schools, districts, and states. A common core of knowledge and skills ensures that all students are held to the same rigorous expectations; that all students are given the opportunity to achieve their true potential.
Read More >>A Vision for Education Technology
Green Dot Public Schools’ investments in a robust technology infrastructure, high-quality devices, a world-class service model, and mechanisms for innovation and project management have created a strong foundation for the successful expansion of education technology in schools and classrooms.
Read More >>Addressing Access and Equity Gaps in Technology
Part of addressing access and equity gaps in technology is learning how to use it to help students build new skills.
Read More >>The Power of Preparation
Green Dot uses a wide range of training methods to develop a team of highly effective teachers through the power of preparation
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