Posts Tagged ‘Student Stories’
From South LA to Ivy League: The Official SXSWedu Panel by Green Dot Public Schools
For Ánimo Pat Brown alumni Alvaro Quintero and Jose Rodriguez, the SXSWedu panel serves as an opportunity to share their story of transition from high school in South LA to the Ivy League.
Read More >>Small Schools, Huge Impact
For many families, the only option for a public education is an over-enrolled school within their designated district. This was true for the Solis family but they chose Green Dot. “My experience at APB was life-changing,” Solis recalls.
Read More >>Finding Personal Success at Green Dot Public Schools
From his first days at Oscar de la Hoya Ánimo Charter High School, Ivan Gaeta noticed things were a bit different. Ivan found himself a student one day and a Green Dot employee the next.
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 >>What Is the Value of a College Scholarship?
Scholarships are far more than a charitable means of paying college fees: they are a vital component of sustainable community revitalization.
Read More >>Our Alumni Tell Us How They Are Succeeding
Green Dot Public Schools check in with alumni.
Read More >>It’s All About the Students
We have an expression at Green Dot that captures one of our core beliefs: It’s all about the students. Everything we do, every decision we make, every piece of curriculum we consider, we measure it against the positive difference it might make for our students.
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