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January 14, 2025
A Successful Day Back and Ongoing Updates
Dear Green Dot Families, We are thrilled to share that we had a great day…
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January 13, 2025
Updates on School Reopening Tomorrow
Dear Green Dot Families, We hope this message finds you safe as our city continues…
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January 11, 2025
Standing Together for Our Scholars and Communities and Updates for Next Week
Dear Green Dot Families, This past week has been deeply challenging for our city. The…
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December 9, 2024
The Growing Trend of School Phone Bans in LA: A Move Towards Increased Connection and Creativity
As students across Los Angeles return to school this year, a growing number of schools…
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September 3, 2024
Life Lessons: Comedian/Teacher Puts Community Service First
Bryan Ross could be called an “inspiration.” The Watts-born, Compton-raised comedian spends his days teaching…
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September 3, 2024
Knock Out: Here Are Six Star Boxers Engaged in Philanthropy
In 2023, the top 50 highest-earning athletes earned about $3.44 billion over the previous 12…
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September 2, 2024
College Still Matters: Why We Must Counter Misleading Narratives
For decades, college has been touted as a golden-ticket to a successful career. With tech…
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September 2, 2024
Green Dot Public Schools California Names Ken Tyrrell As Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles, California, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Dot Public Schools California, a…
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September 2, 2024
Four Green Dot Public Schools Named 2024 California Distinguished Schools
Los Angeles, California, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond named…
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September 2, 2024
A Pathway For Black Educators Who Raise Up Legacies
By Katherine Tolliver, M.S. Ed | Green Dot Public Schools California In Los Angeles, I witness…
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September 2, 2024
California Will Extend College Financial Aid Application Deadline Pending Newsom’s Signature
Students who have struggled to complete their financial aid applications following months of issues at…
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September 2, 2024
3 Steps for Culturally Competent Education Outside the Classroom
Allyson Taylor Allyson Taylor is the director of operations at Green Dot Public Schools California,…
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September 2, 2024
NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández Surprises Students at Animo Legacy Charter Middle School
Dr. José M. Hernández Surprises 1,001 Students at the Opening of New Reading Nooks in…
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September 2, 2024
Green Dot Public Schools California Reaches Agreement With Teachers Union
Los Angeles, California, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Dot Public Schools California (Green…
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September 2, 2024
Not in this backyard
THE BUZZ — California lawmakers aren’t on board with an effort by Silicon Valley-backed investors to…
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September 2, 2024
What Are Schoolteachers Thinking? Report Gives Insights
What teachers think and experience in the public education system is explored in a new…
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May 3, 2024
Spoken word: ‘Age is What Makes You’ by Ana Canales Ruiz
Read the spoken word that won third place from all of our California high schools…
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May 3, 2024
Art: ‘Our Shared Horizon’ by Karol and Koral Macias
See the art piece that won third place from all of our California high schools…
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May 3, 2024
Art: ‘Shattered Heritage’ by Eileen Garcia
See the art piece that won third place from all of our California high schools…
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May 3, 2024
Writing: ‘Letter to my Mother’ by Brianna Castillo
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California high schools by…
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