Posts Tagged ‘Policy’
50 Years since the Civil Rights Movement: What’s changed? What remains the same?
As we recognize Black History Month at Green Dot Public Schools, we can focus on how the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s transformed public school campuses throughout the South. Even as our nation has advanced toward better opportunities for all citizens, far too many inequities still remain.
Read More >>Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Washington Charter Schools
Q&A with Executive Director of Green Dot Washington, Bree Dusseault, about Washington Charter Schools.
Read More >>Ensuring Success for Students in Washington Charters
On Friday, September 4th, the Washington State Supreme Court made the extraordinary decision that it is unconstitutional for Washington charters to operate. There is, however, a demand in the state for high-quality educational options to traditional schools. Parents want—and students deserve—public schools choice.
Read More >>Green Dot Student and Teacher Celebrated at White House
Two members of Green Dot’s community were among those honored in separate ceremonies at the White House.
Read More >>Green Dot Washington Opens First Public Charter Middle School in Puget Sound
Guest writer, Bree Dusseault, Executive Director of Green Dot Public Schools Washington, introduces us to Destiny Charter Middle School.
Read More >>#ThankATeacher Day and National Charter Schools Week: Two Reasons to Celebrate
National Charter Schools Week gives Green Dot Public Schools another reason to celebrate our amazing teachers and students.
Read More >>A Different Kind of Teachers Union
Salina Joiner, President of AMU, Green Dots teachers union, discusses her path to leadership and what makes AMU unique.
Read More >>Thousands of Parents Gather for Inaugural United Parents Assembly
Thousands of Parents Gather for Inaugural United Parents Assembly
Read More >>Cherry-Picking the Truth
Critics often accuse charter schools of “cherry-picking” their students. Read Green Dot’s take on these claims by Cristina de Jesus, CEO, Green Dot Public Schools California.
Read More >>Empowering Parents to Strengthen School Communities
As we – and others working with the community-school model – have learned, campus and community are absolutely intertwined.
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