Category: Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

May 30, 2023

Ánimo Pat Brown Student Headed to UC Santa Cruz with Full Ride Scholarship

Although Montiel doesn’t see herself as the perfect student, her struggles have made her even…

May 17, 2023

Ánimo Jackie Robinson’s Artist Talks Childhood, Joy, And Winning Ánimo Voice’s Art Competition

Ánimo Voices Writing and Art competition named Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Elizabeth…

May 16, 2023

Ánimo Voices Middle School Writing Winner Talks Creative Process and Dealing with Feedback

Fatima Gonzalez, a seventh grade student from Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School, has found comfort…

May 15, 2023

Ánimo Voices Spoken Word Winner Talks Writing Process and Getting Over Fears

The Green Dot Public Schools California literacy team founded the Ánimo Voices Writing and Art…

May 12, 2023

10th Annual Launch to College and Career Event Prepares Seniors to Transition From High School to College

At this year’s 10th annual Launch to College and Career Event, our Green Dot Public…

May 10, 2023

Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy Opens New Gymnasium and CTE Room

Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy is undergoing a wave of exciting upgrades to vitalize…

May 1, 2023

Community Schools Explore the Connection between Sports and STEM at Dodger Stadium

You can’t have a Dodgers’ game without science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). On April…

April 28, 2023

Ánimo City of Champions Juniors Learn Real Estate at School

This past semester, Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School offered its first Real Estate…

April 21, 2023

Ánimo Florence-Firestone Recognized in 2023 California Schools to Watch

The Department of Education in partnership with the California League of Educators recognized Ánimo Florence-Firestone…

April 14, 2023

More Than a Project: How this English Teacher Uses Social Media for Action-Based Learning

From sharing our thoughts, influencing our shopping, or how we organize our social lives, social…

March 27, 2023

From Class to Courtside—How This Teacher Pushes Student Athletes To Uncover Their Full Potential

When Karishma Hossain isn’t teaching Math Foundations or Project Lead The Way, she’s outside coaching…

February 27, 2023

Community Schools Grant Provides Green Dot California Schools Tools for Student Achievement

Three Green Dot California Schools recently became the recipients of Community Schools Partnership Program Grants…