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GREEN DOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALIFORNIA REACHES AGREEMENT WITH TEACHERS UNION
Green Dot Public Schools California (Green Dot) is pleased to announce that after months of negotiations, the Asociación De Maestros Unidos (AMU) teachers union ratified a two-year agreement. The agreement includes salary increases for teachers and counselors, retention incentives for some schools, additions to the salary schedule, and revised language on issues such as class size, leave policies and discipline procedures.
Read MoreGreen Dot joins Unidos-led letter in support of Title III funding for emergent bilingual students
Green Dot Public Schools National joined UnidosUS and a broad array of education and civil rights groups in calling for increased funding to support English learners in the upcoming federal budget. The full text of the letter follows: ——– The Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Chair House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education…
Read MoreGreen Dot Joins Letter Supporting Mental Health Services in Public Schools
“It is imperative that we increase access to school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers so that students have access to a full range of mental and behavioral health services and have support in accessing any community-based care they may require.” Contact: Sean Thibault, 213-444-8613 APRIL 28, 2022 – Green Dot Public Schools signed…
Read MoreKing Middle School Selects New Principal
Marian Williams will lead the school, coming from Memphis where she led middle school transformation in a district partnership. April 27, 2022 (Beaumont, TX) — Green Dot Public Schools Southeast Texas is pleased to announce the selection of Marian Williams to be the school’s new Principal. Ms. Williams most recently served within the Green Dot…
Read MoreJocquell Rodgers Named as Incoming Head of Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
MEMPHIS – Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee (GDPST) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Jocquell Rodgers to serve as Executive Director beginning July 1, 2022. Rodgers is replacing Dr. Megan Quaile, who has led GDPST since 2014. Dr. Quaile will continue supporting Tennessee, while continuing her leadership role as the Chief Growth…
Read MoreGreen Dot Public Schools Signs On To ‘Build Back Better’ Letter for Child Nutrition
Green Dot Public Schools signed on to the below letter led by the Food Research & Action Center to advocate for funding in the budget reconciliation bill for ongoing nutritional resources for students living in poverty.
Read MoreGreen Dot Public Schools Announces Mentorship Program To Match Each Student With A Mentor
September 22, 2021 (LOS ANGELES) — Green Dot Public Schools announces a bold initiative to eventually match all 14,000 Green Dot students in CA, TN, and TX with a professional mentor. The program is piloting with Ánimo City of Champions in CA and Hillcrest High School in TN.
Read MoreGreen Dot Public Schools National Advocates to Senate Appropriations Committee to Prioritize Funding for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
July 9, 2021 (LOS ANGELES) — Green Dot Public Schools National signed on to the below letter to advocate for prioritizing funding for social and emotional (SEL) initiatives in the FY 2022 Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education appropriations bill.
Read MoreGreen Dot Public Schools California Concludes 2020-21 School Year, Announces Summer and Fall Plans for 2021-22
Green Dot Public Schools California concludes the 2020-21 school year, celebrates 11 graduating classes of seniors, launches summer school, and prepares for the 2021-22 school year and fall.
Read MoreBluff City High School Serving As Covid-19 Vaccination Designation for Shelby County
June 23, 2021 (Memphis, TN) — Bluff City High School was approved by The Tennessee Department of Health to serve as a Covid-19 vaccination site. Vaccinations started on June 17 and will continue through June 25, potentially longer.
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