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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Art: ‘Our Shared Horizon’ by Karol and Koral Macias
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Art: ‘Shattered Heritage’ by Eileen Garcia
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Writing: ‘Letter to my Mother’ by Brianna Castillo
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Writing: ‘Mi Lindo Veracruz’ by Guadalupe Cauich
Read the piece that won third place from all of our California middle schools by…
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Spoken word: “I’m Tired of Being the Tail ” by Jay’Onna Moore
Read the spoken word that won second place from all of our California high schools…
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Art: ‘I Am My Cathedral’ by Jessica Miguel Mateo
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Writing: ‘Wandering Girl’ by Bianca Franco
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