Category: Humans of Green Dot

Humans of Green Dot

June 5, 2019

Nearly 3000 Miles From Home But Closer to Their Dreams: How These Alumnae Turned Ivy League Dreams into Realities

This summer, Roxana Andrade, an Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School alumna; Maggie…

April 25, 2019

Founding Freshman Finds New Vision for Her Future at RVLA High

Le’Trianna Coleman’s growth at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy HS is irrefutable: in less than a…

April 23, 2019

How This Student Grew Eight Grade Levels in English in Three Years

“Before coming here I couldn’t wait until the school day was over. Before coming here…

April 2, 2019

More Than a Game: Layups and Life Skills

“Early in my career, my first principal told me, ‘I don’t see the value in…

March 25, 2019

Why This Grandparent Loves His Grandchildren’s School

Meet a proud Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School grandparent! When his children were growing…

March 5, 2019

These Students are Closing Achievement Gaps in Reading — Here’s How

Though the school day is over, students at Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School…

February 27, 2019

L.A. Times: Locke Girls’ Soccer Team Has the Help of Two Coach-Cops

Two local police officers have begun volunteering as co-coaches for Locke's soccer team. Said Officer…

February 22, 2019

USCDornsife: Stories of Immigration

A plaque near a series of shops on First Street in Little Tokyo stands as…

February 21, 2019

How School Culture Helped This Student Academically

Meet Pedro Barreras, a senior at Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School (APB). In eighth…

February 14, 2019

Just Keep Livin Foundation: “Conscious Living”

Anthony Thomas, math teacher at Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School was recognized by…

January 28, 2019

USC News: Parents’ Sacrifices Drive First-Generation USC Student to Succeed

Seeing her mom and dad work tough jobs to survive motivates USC Mork Family Scholar…

January 22, 2019

Parent Leaders Foster Change For Their Communities

This fall, United Parents and Students (UPAS) hosted thousands of local parents, students, and community…