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Writing: ‘Ringtone’ by Akira Alamin
Read the piece that won first place from all of our California middle schools by…
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How Ánimo Compton Equipped This Student for English Proficiency
Growing up, 9th grader Tabatha Salazar did not always feel capable in English Language Arts,…
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Green Dot Public Schools California Hosts 3rd Annual Legacy Conference Virtually
This spring, Green Dot Public Schools California hosted their third annual Legacy Conference, a day…
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College Classes at the Age of 12? How AEO Is Giving Students a Jump Start to College
At Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School the road to college begins early. Through a…
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Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves
Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, has always sought out opportunities that…
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United Parents & Students: Community Organizing for the Long Haul
This is a chance to look to a new landscape of racial, economic, and social…
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‘A Story To Be Told’ by Amy Manzo Mendez
In this riveting short story, Green Dot student, Amy Manzo Mendez, reflects on the rich…
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An Inside Look at Distance Learning at Ánimo Florence-Firestone
Through a 100% live distance learning model, digital tools, and collaboration, Ánimo Florence Firestone has…
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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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