Students Respond to Hurricane Harvey
After witnessing the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey on the community of Houston and Southeast…
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Perspective
Former NBA Players Help Green Dot Students Kick off the School Year
To kick off the 2017-18 school year with CollegeSpring, former NBA players Jason and Jarron…
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For the Record: GDPS California Addresses Misinformation on Teacher Chronic Absenteeism
Cristina de Jesus Chief Executive Officer, Green Dot Public Schools California Angel G Maldonado President,…
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‘Are There Many Books in LA?’: Locke Student Recalls Her Journey to the United States
In a time of national immigration discourse framed predominantly around policy, Lily’s story reminds us…
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JetTalk: Maria Scileppi on Turning Your Passion Into a Career
Students at Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy earned how they could turn their passions…
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The 74 — Terry: 3 Things Every New Teacher Should Know That the Advice Books Won’t Tell Them
Read three practical tips to help you thrive in your first year of teaching and…
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Statement by Green Dot CEO Marco Petruzzi on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Repeal DACA
We are deeply disappointed and frustrated about this week’s announcement from the Trump Administration repealing…
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How Comic Books Can Create Community in the Classroom
This summer, Green Dot curriculum specialist Peter Carlson taught educators from all over the world…
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Just Keep Swimming: An Educator’s Letter to College Freshmen
English teacher Catherine Stine shares words of encouragement with Green Dot alumni embarking on their…
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VOTE NOW: Green Dot Submits Three Panels for 2018 SXSWedu Conference & Festival
For its third year in a row, Green Dot submitted proposals for our educators, leadership…
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Back-to-School Advice From a Green Dot Alum
Ánimo Leadership Alumna and Green Dot University Mentor Sandra Estrada offers her back-to-school advice to…
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Cooling the Melt: Helping Our Students Get to Day One of Freshmen Year at College
A phenomena known as “summer melt” is a representation of the obstacles faced by many…
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