A Field Trip to Empower Young Women of Color

This past fall, 100 young women of color from Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School, Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School (ASLA), Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School, Ánimo City of Champions Charter High School, Ánimo College Preparatory Academy , and Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy took a trip to the University of Southern California for…

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And the Fifth Annual Golden Dot Award Winners Are…

On March 18, 2017, eight Golden Dot Awards were given to staff who exemplify Green Dot Public Schools’ Core Values. The Golden Dot Awards highlighted educators and staff who demonstrate exceptional teaching, school leadership and support for our schools. The night’s awardees were selected from our more than 1,300 inspiring teachers, staff and administrators who serve…

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Becoming a #GreenDotGrad to make College Dreams Come True

Green Dot Public Schools experienced many thrills during our graduation ceremonies in June, including when Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard delivered the keynote address to graduates from Ánimo Ralph Bunch Charter High School. But the biggest thrill of all is the success of our thousands graduating seniors. And this year, there were plenty of thrills, beginning with…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Possibility

Fifteen years ago, in 1999, the world was a different place. Austin Powers was a hit at the movies. Britney Spears was an unavoidable presence on the radio. The Euro debuted in Europe, while in the US, the Dow climbed past 11,000. Apple released its colorful “clamshell” iBook. Y2K was on the horizon. And in…

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