Brooke, a Growth All Star who aspires to be a journalist

Brooke is a 12th grader at Ánimo City of Champions High School in Los Angeles, who aspires to become a journalist or an author when she finishes her education. She wants to take people on a journey through her writing, just like her favorite authors do for her (her ultimate favorite author is Colleen Hoover).…

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Meet Michelle, a Green Dot Tennessee Growth All Star

Michelle is an eighth grade student at Wooddale Middle School in Memphis, Tennessee who has already set her sights on becoming an obstetrician. She also loves kids and cannot wait for her new brother that is on the way. In her free time, Michelle’s favorite thing to do is spend quality time with her loved…

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Reading made her magic in this MLK Middle School All Star

Haylee is an 8th grade student at Martin Luther King Middle School in Beaumont, Texas. She has a love for reading and travel, and allows her reading to transport her to different worlds  When Green Dot assumed operational control of Haylee’s school, she was reading at a 2nd grade level. In just one year at…

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David’s work ethic paved the way for progress in reading

David is an 8th grader at Martin Luther King Middle School in Beaumont, Texas.  He is a dedicated student, both in school and in life. He is fascinated by construction, and when his Dad started the major project of building their family home, he helped build a quarter of their house. This strong work ethic…

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