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April 25, 2018
‘Why Do I Always Strive for Perfection?’ by Elizabeth Jimenez
'Why I always strive for Perfection' is a submission by Elizabeth Jimenez, a sophomore at…
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April 25, 2018
‘Untitled’ by Ashley Luis
'Untitled' is a submission by Ashley Luis, a sophomore at Ánimo College Preparatory Academy, who…
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April 25, 2018
‘Everything Flies Away’ by Anastasia Fajardo
'Everything Flies Away' is a poem by Anastasia Fajardo, a sophomore at Oscar De La…
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April 24, 2018
The Daily Breeze — The 2nd North High Special Olympics event brings all students together for competition
This month students from Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy competed in the 50 meter…
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April 24, 2018
Writing: ‘An Instructor To Bad Influences’ by Daniel Guerrero
Read the poem that won first place from all of our California high schools by…
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April 24, 2018
Writing: ‘The Gangsta Gardener’ by Nyla Skinner
Read the two-voice poem that won first place from all of our California middle schools…
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April 24, 2018
Writing: ‘Untitled’ by Noel Chavez Campos
Read the piece that won second place from all of our California high schools by…
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April 24, 2018
Writing: ‘The Man Who Dreams Big’ by Manuel Argueta
Read the piece that won second place from all of our California middle schools by…
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April 23, 2018
Teaching at a Transformation School with Veronica Robinson
Ánimo Phillis Wheatley science teacher Veronica Robinson shares why it's so important to her to…
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April 21, 2018
Writing: ‘Never Stop’ by Adrian Santana
Read the poem that won third place from all of our California high schools by…
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April 13, 2018
Meet Alexandre Burrall, English Teacher at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley
Meet Alexandre Burrall, English Teacher at Ánimo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School, one of our…
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April 9, 2018
Excel Students Flex Computational Thinking Skills at Their Annual CT Day
Each year, students and teachers at Excel Public Charter School celebrate and demonstrate mastery in…
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April 4, 2018
The Broad Center — Cristina de Jesus – An advocate for education
The Broad Center features Green Dot California CEO Cristina de Jesus on their blog.
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April 4, 2018
Why This Artist Knew She Belonged in the Classroom
During her time at Green Dot, Stephanie Lowe, Ánimo College Preparatory Academy art teacher, has…
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April 2, 2018
Parents at Excel Help Build the Family Feel
Two Excel Public Charter School parents, Office Coordinator Jessica Youmans and parent volunteer Jessica Berglund,…
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March 28, 2018
Green Dot Teachers Union and Staff Host Second Scholarship Fundraiser
On a rainy Saturday morning, over 200 educators, administrators, union leaders, and community leaders laced…
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March 23, 2018
How Ánimo Westside is Strengthening Parent and Community Relationships
Last month, Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School, off Manchester, brought together school leaders, parents, local…
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March 21, 2018
College is a Matter of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’ at Green Dot
Though more students in the United States are attending college after high school than ever…
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March 21, 2018
LA School Report–Emilio Pack and Cristina de Jesus: The only way forward is partnership
Green Dot California CEO Cristina de Jesus and Emilio Pack, CEO of STEM Prep Schools,…
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March 15, 2018
How Destiny Middle School is Supporting Students Beyond Its Own Doors
At Destiny Middle School, we’re excited that over 20 students from the current eighth grade…
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