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Changing the odds: why we invested in a mentorship program at Green Dot
By Theo Ossei-Anto There is a huge body of evidence that indicates the powerful and long-lasting impact that quality mentorship relationships have on young people. Research shows that students are far more likely to demonstrate success when they have a network of meaningful relationships that they can rely on for support. At Green Dot Public…
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How Kirby Student Athletes Learned to Win as a Team
This year, Kirby Middle School revitalized its girl’s volleyball program, providing students with an opportunity to compete in a team sport.
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Updates 11/07
One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.
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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.
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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.
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Fairley Bulldogs Return to Form in 2021
Covid-19 prematurely ended football season for the Fairley High School Bulldogs, but the three-time defending Shelby County Interscholastic Athletic Association (SCIAA) Champions are back as if they never left the field.
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Green Dot Celebrates Educators for World Teachers’ Day
In honor of World Teachers’ Day we asked our teachers one simple question about their careers in service: Why do you teach?
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Recognition of Service: Green Dot Celebrates National Principals Month
This October we are joining thousands of educators across the nation in celebrating National Principals Month—a moment where we can reflect on the impact that principals have had on their schools and communities.
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Updates 9/12
One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.
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Fairley Alumnus Inducted into Murray State Hall of Fame
This summer, Vincent Rainey, a class of 1993 Fairley High School alumnus was inducted into the Murray State University (MSU) Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Green Dot Educators Share Excitement in Reopening this School Year
As we eagerly await for our hallways to once again echo with the laughter of students, our educators have shared what they are most excited for this school year.
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How This First Year Teacher Thrived Amid Uncertainty
“I realized that the people who were there for me either in college or high school, were a lot of my teachers. When I think about the people who have influenced me it was my teachers,” said Mendez.
Author Helps Kirby Middle School Promote Literacy in the Digital Age
When Spires learned that all of her seventh grade students had read Angie Thomas’ book, The Hate U Give, in their 6th grade English class, she was inspired to reach out to the author.
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Bluff City High School Celebrates First Graduating Class
This spring, Bluff City High School in Memphis, celebrated our first graduating class. This event signified the ending of a special era and the beginning of a new adventure.
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Updates 6/13
One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Re-Entry Updates 5/31
One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.
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How This Alumni Fostered Self-determination on the Field and in the Classroom
For Curlandus Smith, going to college has always been an opportunity to achieve greater social mobility and make his family proud. “I always knew college was something I wanted to do. When you get a degree you’re predicted to earn more than a person without a degree.”
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Justin Dinnall: I Had a Teacher Who Looked like Me
Justin Dinnall, a math teacher at Kirby Middle School, will never forget the impact his own high school math teacher had on his life and career trajectory.
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee Re-Entry Updates 5/12
One of the top priorities of Green Dot Public Schools TN is creating spaces and opportunities for everyone to persevere through any of life’s challenges, leading individuals to a place of physical and mental wellness.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: How We’re Building Better Support for Students
At Green Dot, our learning communities care for the wellbeing of the whole student, academically and socioemotionally, to prepare them for success.
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