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May 7, 2020
Writing: ‘A Story To Be Told’ by Amy Manzo Mendez
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May 7, 2020
Art: ‘Idiosyncratic’ by Sasha Ramirez
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May 7, 2020
Writing: ‘Your Language’ by Maria Jaramillo
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May 7, 2020
Art: ‘My Anchor’ by Kimberly Mejia Vasquez
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May 7, 2020
Writing: ‘Inaudita Vox’ by David Esparaza
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May 7, 2020
Writing: ‘Caught Up’ by Delsy Velasquez
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May 7, 2020
A Thank You to Our Teachers
As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during this time of uncertainty, we recognize our educators…
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May 7, 2020
Writing: ‘Antes De Tu Y Yo’ by Yesenia Zamora
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April 30, 2020
Green Dot Family Shares The Help They’ve Received from United Parents and Students
United Parents and Students (UPAS) has distributed $15,000 to assist families impacted by COVID-19 across…
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April 24, 2020
Nine Green Dot High Schools Ranked Best in the U.S.
Nine Green Dot Public Schools rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S.…
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April 7, 2020
Ánimo City of Champions Celebrates Class of 2021 with 5-Year Renewal
On a sunny March afternoon, hundreds of Ánimo City of Champions supporters gathered with crossed…
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March 26, 2020
Helping Students See a Clear Vision For The Future
In the United States, an overwhelming number of students need glasses, but lack adequate access…
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March 19, 2020
Latest Update on COVID-19
Throughout the world, we are facing unprecedented challenges arising from COVID-19. The decision to temporarily…
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March 12, 2020
Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Green Dot takes the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families very seriously.…
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March 7, 2020
Difference Makers: Ellen Ochoa’s Journey to Space Inspires a New Generation of Students
1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to travel into space, aboard NASA’s Discovery…
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March 5, 2020
Industry Professionals Help Boyle Heights Students Develop Interview Skills
On an early school-day morning, students in Kim Kawaratani’s college readiness class at Oscar De…
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February 19, 2020
How This Alumna Helps Students in Her Community Overcome Barriers
Shannon Doss wasn’t always college bound. She grew up in South Los Angeles and entered…
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February 13, 2020
Difference Makers: How Jackie Robinson Broke Barriers with Persistence
A baseball player, executive, and an African-American bank cofounder, Jackie Roosevelt Robinson repeatedly broke the…
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February 13, 2020
All Means All: Locke Students Promote Inclusion through Basketball
On a crisp December morning, a group of Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory High School…
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February 4, 2020
Difference Makers: How Mae Jemison Inspires Students through Space Travel
Mae Carol Jemison—an engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut—made history when she became the first…
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