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Class president, Josh Covarrubius, on what Destiny Middle School means to him and why it's…
March 4, 2016
From South LA to Ivy League: The Official SXSWedu Panel by Green Dot Public Schools
For Ánimo Pat Brown alumni Alvaro Quintero and Jose Rodriguez, the SXSWedu panel serves as…
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February 18, 2016
How #TFA25 Reconnected Me to the Classroom
Teachers and leaders from TFA, like Nate Geller, Assistant Principal at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley, believe…
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February 11, 2016
Small Schools, Huge Impact
For many families, the only option for a public education is an over-enrolled school within…
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February 9, 2016
The Fourth Annual Golden Dot Awards Nominees
The Golden Dot Awards celebrate educators and staff who are transforming the landscape of public…
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February 4, 2016
Does Teacher Culture Matter? A View Inside Green Dot’s Approach
Having the right teachers in our classrooms is among the most important challenges we face.…
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January 28, 2016
Life After Teach for America: How Green Dot Public Schools Builds on the “Foundation for Impact”
We spotlight one Green Dot teacher's journey from Teach for America to classroom excellence, in…
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January 7, 2016
Back to School: More Than Just a Job
Returning from the holiday break can be rough. School classified employees, like Charles Durham and…
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December 16, 2015
#FutureUnwritten: This Season’s Match Up with Oscar De La Hoya
We are grateful to each of you for being our partners in making the Green…
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December 10, 2015
Best Teacher Gifts – as Decided by Teachers
We asked our teachers: What is the most memorable or best teacher gift you’ve ever…
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November 26, 2015
When Times Are Tough, Give Thanks
In the midst of uncertainty, Destiny Middle School families gathered to celebrate its roots and…
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November 19, 2015
The Educator Framework that Unleashed My Teacher Jedi
There's no doubt that teaching is hard. At Green Dot, we hold our students to…
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