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Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? How a Tea Party and Other Gatherings Are Growing Young Ladies at Kirby
A tea party is just one of the mentorship events Kirby Middle School principal Deadre Ussery is hosting for a select group of 10 eighth grade girls.
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High Ground News — Opinion: Hillcrest High School prepares students for success
Hillcrest High School parent Karen Garrett shares her proud support of the school in an op-ed for High Ground News.
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National Poetry Writing Month Brings Student Stories to the Stage
Though nearly every English curriculum in America features a unit on poetry, at Green Dot, we provide students with additional outlets to use performance poetry (or spoken word) to pursue self-expression and personal growth.
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Edutopia– Alyssa Nucaro: The Value of Compassion in Teaching
Wooddale Middle School Special Education Teacher Alyssa Nucaro shares four simple ways to model and promote compassion, which is especially important for students with adverse childhood experiences, in the edutopia blog.
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Meet Yordy: A Transformed Attitude at a Transformation School
“In elementary school, I was not doing good. I never wanted to go to school,” said Yordy Estevez, an eighth grader at Kirby Middle School. ”But at Kirby, it’s different–it’s so fun to be here. I love coming to school.”
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Announcing the Sixth Annual Golden Dot Awards Finalists
Meet the finalists for the Sixth Annual Golden Dot Awards!
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Local Memphis–Local Group Promotes Self-Love Amongst Teen Girls Across The Mid-South
The Beautiful Spirited Women group held their 2nd Annual Teen Girls Explosion Conference at Fairley High School over the weekend.
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Help Us Shine Light on Exceptional Educators
On May 5, 2018, Green Dot Public Schools will celebrate educators and staff who are transforming the landscape of public education.
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Signing Day at Hillcrest High School Celebrates Five Students
Hillcrest High School had the honor of hosting a National Signing Day event for five senior football players, who signed letters of intent to attend universities across the country– making them the second largest signing class in Memphis.
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Green Dot Signs On To Joint Statement on President Trump’s FY19 Budget Proposal
Green Dot joined charter school networks from across the country in signing on to this statement on the President’s FY18 budget.
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Celebrating Football Success in Memphis
As we celebrate the close game and new champions from Super Bowl LII, we also celebrate our own Green Dot football teams in Memphis as they wrap successful seasons.
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Celebrating Black History Month with the Achievements of Evelyn Granville
Green Dot invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us by honoring the life of Evelyn Granville, and by nurturing the potential in all students.
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The 74 — Petruzzi: In Growth-vs.-Proficiency Debate, Data, Trust, and Time Are Keys to True Student Performance
Green Dot CEO Marco Petruzzi makes the case for focusing on growth over proficiency in this editorial for The 74.
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MLK Photo Essay: Remembering We’re on a Mission for All
As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, we reflect on how the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s influenced public school campuses throughout the country. Even as our nation has advanced toward better opportunities for all, far too many inequities remain, and at Green Dot, we’re still on a mission to graduate all students prepared for college, leadership, and life.
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Kirby Students Reap the “Fruit” of Their Labor in First School Garden
In November, Kirby Middle School celebrated their first fall harvest with fresh vegetables from their on-campus Learning Garden. Built right on the school’s campus, the garden is a new way for students to learn about science and healthy foods.
Why This Assistant Principal is Making Memphis Her Home
Damika Pichon is someone we like to call a “Dotter for life,” having been a dedicated Green Dot [LINK] teacher and educator for more than a decade now. But it’s the story behind those ten years that is truly remarkable, demonstrating her profound commitment to the success of our students and the realization of the Green Dot mission.
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Tis’ the Season: Students Create Opportunities to Give
The season of gratitude and giving is upon us, and our students are leading the charge! Schools across the Green Dot network have worked with their community and local organizations to host events that encourage their peers and neighbors to give and foster a spirit of generosity.
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Meet A Green Dot Educator: Kara Hayes
Meet Kara Hayes, a Special Education teacher at Destiny Middle School in Tacoma WA, and an exceptional Green Dot educator.
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Photo Essay: Green Dot Parents Rally for a Better Future at ForwardLA
On December 2, over 1,000 parents and community leaders gathered to advocate for change around six major issues facing their communities.
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Green Dot Public Schools Named Top Place to Work in Memphis
The Commercial Appeal, in partnership with research firm, Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), announced today that Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee is one of the best places to work in the Greater Memphis area. Green Dot is thrilled to be acknowledged on this year’s Top Workplaces 2017 list, as the professional development and empowerment of its employees is a top priority for the organization.
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