Posts Tagged ‘student voice’
How Animo Legacy Supported This Alumna on Her Path to College
For Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School alumna Adriana Figueroa, attending a small public school focused on academic rigor, individualized support, caring relationships, and connections made all the difference.
Read More >>How a College Trip Led to Self-discovery and More
Jawanza Harris’ college trip to Clark Atlanta University was life changing. “It was like I was seeing color for the very first time,” smiled Harris.
Read More >>Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves
Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, has always sought out opportunities that would challenge her to become a better version of herself.
Read More >>Green Dot Students Reflect on The Return to In-person Learning
Recently, we asked our students to reflect on their experiences after returning to in-person learning.
Read More >>College Preparedness Shaped This Student into a Bonafide Leader
Growing up, Valentin Castillo knew he wanted to go to college and serve his community, but he didn’t know how. That path became clearer once he attended Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School.
Read More >>Why This Alumna Is Committed to Public Service
Breanna Maldonado has demonstrated that you can achieve anything with determination and drive. This year she received a full tuition scholarship to attend the University of California, Los Angeles.
Read More >>My Journey to Stanford: Turning Goals Into Reality
“I just, I froze. I didn’t know how to process it. My sisters immediately called my parents and they started cheering ‘You’re going to Stanford.”
Read More >>How Marching Band Changed This Alumnus’s Life
“The Locke band has given me a purpose,” reflected Danny Velasquez, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy alumnus. “It’s made me more appreciative of music, taught me a sense of responsibility, and has really shown me the importance of collaborating with others.”
Read More >>What My First College Tour Taught Me About My Future
This year, I had an eye opening experience during my very first college tour as a sophomore at Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School. Together with my classmates and teachers, we visited Stanford University, University of California, Santa Barbara; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; California State University, Fresno; University of California, Merced; San Jose State University; San Francisco State University, and the University of California, Berkeley.
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