Students
In an effort to highlight Los Angeles schools successfully serving African American and Latino students…
May 13, 2019
Ánimo Florence-Firestone Students Are Coding to Solve Real-World Problems
Rebecca Rincon’s 21st Century Problem Solving class at Ánimo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle School goes beyond…
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April 29, 2019
Sports Roundup: Green Dot Teams Rank No. 1 Across L.A.
At Green Dot’s 21 schools across Los Angeles, coaches and school staff have embedded an…
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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…
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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…
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April 22, 2019
How African American Students are Closing Achievement Gaps
Growing up, I didn’t know what path I wanted my life to take. I did,…
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April 18, 2019
Green Dot Students Dive Into Data to Propose Changes Across the City
This winter, Green Dot students from Ánimo Jackie Robinson, Ánimo Ralph Bunche, and Oscar De…
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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…
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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…
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March 28, 2019
Exposing Students to Diverse Career Pathways
This semester, students at Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School had the opportunity to…
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March 26, 2019
What Mitochondria and the Seattle Seahawks Have in Common
Caresse Fernandez has spent enough time in the classroom to feel comfortable about her approach…
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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…
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