Teachers
The courtyard at Ánimo Jefferson Charter Middle School bustles with laughter and the sounds of…
February 6, 2019
I Am Black History: Why and How We Must Contribute to the Pages of All Our Students’ Stories
As I think about Black History Month, I remember a drawing of this little brown…
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January 25, 2019
Seattle Times: For Teacher Diversity, Look to Alternative Schools
As a former teacher, principal and leader of color at Green Dot Public Schools, I…
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December 4, 2018
Perry Shields: Journey of a Second Career Teacher
“I’m 57 years old, and I’m in my twelfth year of teaching -- I’m late…
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October 30, 2018
Why You Can’t Just Teach Language With Worksheets
“My focus has been to have the students look at Spanish as a tool, an…
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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…
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August 31, 2018
Students Say ‘Thank You’ to Staff and Educators
In this video, students from across the network have something to say to all of…
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July 25, 2018
A Leadership & Life Playlist: Songs That Have Inspired My Work
Green Dot Leadership and Life Coordinator Charli Kemp shares the purpose and importance of our…
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July 23, 2018
Meet Some of the Founding Faces of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy High School
Last year, Green Dot Public Schools opened the middle school grades for Rainier Valley Leadership…
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June 11, 2018
Why the First Legacy Conference Was Vital for the Achievement of Our African American Male Students
This year we launched our first Legacy Conference, a day dedicated to exploring the deficits…
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