Community
This fall, United Parents and Students (UPAS) hosted thousands of local parents, students, and community…
November 16, 2018
Parent Power: How Hundreds of Families are Changing Their City
Green Dot has always believed in the power of families and students to self-advocate for…
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October 9, 2018
‘Not My Parents’ Locke’: Reflections from a Current Locke Student
I’ve heard people say, “Locke is a school meant for delinquents who will never amount…
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September 12, 2018
200 Community Volunteers Join Forces on Destiny’s Campus to Build a New Playground for SOAR Academy
This fall, volunteers from Keurig Dr. Pepper, Columbia Distributing, SOAR Academy and the community joined…
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August 8, 2018
Families Advocate for Better Food Quality in our Communities
“For far too long having fast food restaurants on every corner has taken a toll…
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April 30, 2018
Locke Hosts the Fourth Annual Community Appreciation Day
Green Dot works to help parents realize their power and address the factors outside school…
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April 2, 2018
Parents at Excel Help Build the Family Feel
Two Excel Public Charter School parents, Office Coordinator Jessica Youmans and parent volunteer Jessica Berglund,…
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March 23, 2018
How Ánimo Westside is Strengthening Parent and Community Relationships
Last month, Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School, off Manchester, brought together school leaders, parents, local…
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March 5, 2018
How Ánimo Mae Jemison is Strengthening Parent Relationships
Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School works closely with parents to bridge the gap between…
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February 6, 2018
ForwardLA: How Positive Youth Development Acts as a Proactive Public Safety Initiative
Focusing on proactive and early preventative measures rather than suppressive ones can make a real…
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January 12, 2018
ForwardLA: What Good Jobs and Fair Wages Mean for Green Dot Families and Students
At Green Dot, we are more than simply invested in our students’ futures; we actively…
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January 11, 2018
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…
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