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August 12, 2016
Immersive Learning Takes Off at the Locke Jetspace
Too often, our learning spaces are isolated from the vitality of the surrounding community. Green…
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August 8, 2016
#HopesAndDreams for the New School Year
Christina de Jesus at AGDD 2016 from Green Dot Public Schools on Vimeo. Angel Maldonado…
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August 4, 2016
Helping Grow Global Citizens in South LA
David Gomez, a Junior at Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, represents Los Angeles and…
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July 21, 2016
Ease into the First Day of School with Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge is offered to all incoming sixth- and ninth-graders – those students taking the…
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July 14, 2016
Strengthening Community Hubs, One Green Dot School at a Time — Now in Florence-Firestone
As Green Dot Public Schools prepares to open a new middle school, Ánimo Florence-Firestone Middle…
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July 8, 2016
Becoming a #GreenDotGrad to make College Dreams Come True
Green Dot Public Schools experienced many thrills during our graduation ceremonies in June. But the…
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June 30, 2016
Get on the Bus; First-Time Voters Get a Ride to the Polls
#PartyatthePolls built excitement around the major milestone of voting for the first time for students…
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June 16, 2016
By Doing Good in the Community, a Father does Right by his Sons
As Father's Day approaches, we acknowledge the fathers in our own communities and what it…
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June 9, 2016
Common Core at 2: More persistence, more critical thinking
With a year of teaching Common Core under their belts, Green Dot teachers are reporting…
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June 2, 2016
Closing the College Completion Gap with College Persistence
Today, the biggest driver of upward mobility is education. Without a college degree, half of…
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May 25, 2016
JROTC Provides Memorable Experiences for Locke Cadets
Memorial Day is a holiday where we honor those who have fought for our country.…
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May 19, 2016
Professional Development Guided by Teachers for Teachers
All Green Dot Days are days devoted to professional development and provided throughout the school…
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May 17, 2016
Finding the Right Supports to Help All Students Succeed
We’re building a school culture for our students to learn and develop new academic and…
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May 16, 2016
Jenesse Center: Holding a Youthful Conversation on a Serious Topic
250 students from Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy traveled across Los Angeles to take…
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May 3, 2016
Teachers Thrive at Green Dot Washington
At Destiny Middle School, teachers are innovative in their teaching, finding new ways to make…
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April 28, 2016
Adelante: Moving Teachers Forward Toward Their Credential
In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, we've created the Green Dot Adelante Credentialing Program. The…
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April 21, 2016
8 Green Dot Public School High Schools Named Among the Nation’s Best
For the second straight year, 8 Green Dot Public School high schools have been named…
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April 18, 2016
Monday Motivation from the 2016 Golden Dot Award Winners
We asked this year's Golden Dot Award winners “What inspires you to work hard every…
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April 6, 2016
What a Difference a School Makes
From the moment she walked onto the Oscar de la Hoya Ánimo Charter High School…
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March 31, 2016
Creating Real Community Change, One Green Dot Vote at a Time
Voter participation in the communities we serve is historically low. To address the need for…
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