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How This Student Crossed The College Awareness Gap with Senior Bridge
Growing up, Ingrid Martinez sought the confidence she needed to go to college. And one…
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How a NY Times Best-Selling Author Amplified Our Students’ Achievements
Read how NYT best-selling author Jeff Hobbs depicted the senior year experiences of a young…
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13 Green Dot Students Awarded $20,000 Dell Scholarships
13 Green Dot students from 7 of our South Los Angeles schools were accepted into…
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College Bound: City of Champions Students Celebrate College Acceptances, Preparedness
Two Ánimo City of Champions students reflect on their high school experience and share how…
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High School Senior Reflects on Capitol Insurrection, Nation’s Future
Like so many of us, I viewed the events at the capitol as a threat…
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How This Student Jumped Math Levels
Nearly four years ago Keiry Valle was struggling academically. Now, she’s top of her class…
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How We Are Standing Against Injustice in the Classroom
We denounce the recent, and increasingly frequent racist attacks against members of the Asian American…
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Green Dot to Partner in Transformation of Beaumont’s M.L. King Middle School
Green Dot was invited to partner with the local school district in Beaumont, Texas to…
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How We Prioritize Achievement and Equity for African American Students in L.A.
Our L.A. Schools have developed key programs that give our African American students a voice,…
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How Alain Leroy Locke Led a Movement
A writer, philosopher, and educator, Alain Leroy Locke paved the way for African-American artists and…
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See How 1000+ Parents & Students Exercised the Power of Their Collective Voice
More than 1000 parents, students, and community members gathered virtually with public officials for the…
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A Thank You Note to Our School Counselors
This week we’re celebrating National School Counselor Week. These heroic individuals nurture our students’ vision…
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Green Dot Honors Black History Month with Reflection, Outlook
Today, we’re reflecting on the heroes who have contributed to our nation’s diverse history and…
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Marshall Street Initiative: Leading Improvement with Hearts, Minds, and ‘Data with a Soul’
In our work with Green Dot Public Schools as part of the Charter Students with…
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New Park Renovations Bring Sanctuary, Sustainability to Green Dot Schools
When it is safe to return to school, Ánimo Watts and Ánimo Mae Jemison will…
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Call for Proposals: Green Dot Public Schools Hosts Virtual Legacy Conference
For decades, African American students have had disproportionately negative academic and social outcomes across the…
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LAUSD Renewal of 7 Green Dot Schools Reaffirms Accountability and Performance
Supporters and school leaders shared stories and quantitative results across all seven schools—demonstrating how instrumental…
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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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Families Press for High-Quality Food in South, East Los Angeles
Through a countywide fund and community mobilization, United Parents and Students (UPAS) is working to…
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Green Dot Leadership Shares Obstacles, Triumphs While Tackling Distance Learning
Green Dot Public Schools CA leader and past high school principal Cristina de Jesus shares…
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