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Programs

August 26, 2021

Senior Bridge Prepares Rising Locke Seniors for College Applications

At Locke College Preparatory Academy, Senior Bridge has become the culmination of academic growth for…

August 3, 2021

How Our Summer Bridge Accelerates Learning, Builds Advocacy

At Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, Summer Bridge is a critical part to student…

March 16, 2021

College Bound: City of Champions Students Celebrate College Acceptances, Preparedness

Two Ánimo City of Champions students reflect on their high school experience and share how…

February 10, 2021

How We Prioritize Achievement and Equity for African American Students in L.A.

Our L.A. Schools have developed key programs that give our African American students a voice,…

June 15, 2020

This AP Government Class Takes Learning Outside of the Classroom

At Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School, students don’t learn about government, they act on…

March 26, 2020

Helping Students See a Clear Vision For The Future

In the United States, an overwhelming number of students need glasses, but lack adequate access…

April 9, 2019

Creating Middle School Pathways to STEM Careers

People of color are grossly underrepresented in STEM careers. That’s why at Green Dot, we…

February 25, 2019

These Middle Schoolers are Un-BEE-lievable! Green Dot Hosts First Spelling Bee

This month students, families, and staff from all of Green Dot’s middle schools in California…

February 12, 2019

How One Math Lesson Turned Into a Chess Club

The courtyard at Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School bustles with laughter and the sounds of…

November 2, 2018

Expanded Learning: Supporting Students Beyond the Bell

At Green Dot Public Schools, learning doesn't stop when the school bell rings. Expanded learning…

November 1, 2018

Help Make College Access Possible For All

This year, across our network, each of our 30 schools is fundraising to help underwrite…

September 25, 2018

Tech-Based Teaching — Computational Conversations with Eli Sheldon

Tech-Based Teaching, a blog about ed tech, features an interview with Eli Sheldon, current tech…