Locke Teacher Shares How Service, Commitment Aided Turnaround Work
“I just feel blessed that I’m just getting our students ready for life, college, and…
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Teachers
Teaching for Change: How This Ánimo Legacy Educator Encourages Students to Achieve
For this South Los Angeles educator, serving at a transformation school has helped her develop…
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Team Strong: Teaching and Leading at Ánimo Compton
It was not until his senior year of college when Anton Blakely’ helped a close…
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Growth Mindset: An Important Component of Student Success
Vincent Huynh's math classes may look different than they did last fall, but one thing…
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Why Can’t We Read Things Like This for Class?
When I wrote my own book, Strange Days, I was thinking a lot about this.…
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The Power of “Yet” — Rising to the Challenge Amid a Global Pandemic
Carmen Leiva, a math teacher at Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy, loves watching students in…
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Green Dot Counselors’ Message to the Class of 2020
Green Dot counselors throughout the network share a special message for the class of 2020.
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A Thank You to Our Teachers
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during this time of uncertainty, we recognize our educators…
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Why This Alumna Became a Counselor at Her Alma Mater
“When I became a counselor many of my friends and even family members would ask…
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Why This Founding Green Dot Student Came Back to South LA
Daisy Estevez, a social studies teacher at Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School, became a…
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Why This Government Class Was Recognized by the California Department of Education
This year, Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School received the Civic Learning Award, a recognition…
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Nine Green Dot High Schools Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
Nine Green Dot Public Schools are among America’s best high schools, according to U.S. News…
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