Category: Perspective

Perspective

June 22, 2017

Kevin de Leon Meets with Charter Parents to Talk Immigration Policy

This spring, parents and students from Green Dot Public Schools’United Parents and Students, KIPP Public…

June 7, 2017

Inglewood to Stanford: a Green Dot Alumnus Makes His Way

As he walked through the ivory columns of one of California’s most distinguished academic institution,…

May 9, 2017

Tiana Diggs: The Fulfillment of a Promise

I was a first year teacher with Green Dot, and at my very first All…

March 28, 2017

USA Today: Mr. Trump, Don’t boost our budgets while cutting education

USA Today: "In the “skinny budget” that the White House released this month, President Trump…

January 26, 2017

Young Women in STEM Reach for and Mingle with the Stars

More than ever there is a need for diverse minds whose unique backgrounds will allow…

January 19, 2017

Facing History and Ourselves: Nurturing a Positive and Compassionate School Culture

“Our partnership with Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO) helps students understand how they and others…

November 3, 2016

Liberty and Justice for All

It is our collective responsibility and obligation to ensure we live in a country that…

October 14, 2016

Fostering Safe Communities Through Restorative Justice Practices

For far too long, and far too often, harsh discipline has been the de facto…

September 30, 2016

How We Serve All Students Is a Question of Our Values

We aim to prepare all students for college, leadership, and life — including students who…

September 1, 2016

“A more Perfect Union” The Importance of Labor Day

As we reflect on the history and the meaning of Labor Day and rightly celebrate…

August 19, 2016

Educators Have the Power to Change Outcomes for Students

Recently the New York Times published an editorial called “The Common Core Costs Billions and…

June 9, 2016

Common Core at 2: More persistence, more critical thinking

With a year of teaching Common Core under their belts, Green Dot teachers are reporting…