Posts Tagged ‘Partnership’
Locke College Prep Academy awarded $2.8MM grant for CTE
Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy was awarded nearly $2.8MM in grants to support Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. $916,977 of grant funds were received from California Community Colleges and the remainder came in matching funds from program partners. Reflecting on the programs that led to this funding, Luis Castillo, a student at Locke, said,…
Read More >>A Framework for College, Leadership, and Life
When it comes to education, we know that a one size approach does not fit all. We’ve long understood that students are unique individuals with diverse abilities and needs, and in order to help students tap into their limitless potential, schools must be flexible, responsive, and primed to personalize the learning experiences of each student.
Read More >>Green Dot Is on a Mission to Match All Students with a Mentor
Green Dot Public Schools have launched a bold initiative to eventually match all 14,000 Green Dot students in California, Tennessee, and Southeast Texas with a professional mentor.
Read More >>Green Dot and Cal State Dominguez Hills Launch the Residency for Equity through Action and Learning
Across the country, schools are facing a common problem: hiring and retaining well qualified teachers. To address the growing national shortage of educators, Green Dot has partnered with California State University, Dominguez Hills to launch the Residency for Equity through Action and Learning.
Read More >>How African American Students are Closing Achievement Gaps
Growing up, I didn’t know what path I wanted my life to take. I did, however, understand early on that my path was different because I am an African American male–being stopped and questioned by police officers was a regular part of my childhood.
Read More >>Exposing Students to Diverse Career Pathways
This semester, students at Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School had the opportunity to learn from esteemed professionals at their second annual career day!
Read More >>L.A. Times: Locke Girls’ Soccer Team Has the Help of Two Coach-Cops
Two local police officers have begun volunteering as co-coaches for Locke’s soccer team. Said Officer Martinez: “We went to several other schools, but the reason we picked Locke was the coach had a high standard.”
Read More >>These Middle Schoolers are Un-BEE-lievable! Green Dot Hosts First Spelling Bee
This month students, families, and staff from all of Green Dot’s middle schools in California eagerly gathered in the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Los Angeles Central Public Library for Green Dot’s first network spelling bee.
Read More >>Just Keep Livin Foundation: “Conscious Living”
Anthony Thomas, math teacher at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School was recognized by the just keep livin Foundation (JKL) for his work with students and service to the community.
Read More >>See How Parents Rallied for Change in Their Communities
This fall, United Parents and Students (UPAS) hosted thousands of local parents, students, and community members at the the fifth annual United Parents and Students assembly, Forward SoCal, at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.
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