Green Dot Public Schools

"The path to powerlike the building of a great Cathedral, a splendid mosque, or a sacred and historic synagogue is a long-term, continuous grind of developing organizations that work not every few years, but 365 days a year..." https://bit.ly/3dxGR5C

Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, shares the lessons she learned as a rising sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Watch her reflection now https://bit.ly/32kFn8a

How did you show a teacher your appreciation this week? https://bit.ly/3eMTMA8

This spring, we hosted our third annual Legacy Conference, a day of programming about how educators and staff can evolve practices to better support African American students. Watch the recap on our website. https://bit.ly/3dAuy8B

Felíz Cinco De Mayo! On this day, family and friends gather to celebrate Mexican Heritage. What is your favorite thing to do on this day? Leave a comment down below. #CincoDeMayo2021

We're building new and safe pathways for friendship building between our students. Check out how we bring students together through Expanded Learning. https://bit.ly/3qT7A0J

If we want to solve our obesity and health problems, we must provide everyone with fresh and nutritious food, because after all they are essential to physical and mental well-being, says a student at Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy. #WorldHealthDay2021

Our students in Tennessee took a moment to reflect on their experience returning to in-person learning. Here's what they said. https://bit.ly/3tBxBCD

We're looking forward to this new partnership in Southeast Texas. https://bit.ly/3eXz95R

Read how this student jumped math levels in a matter of months with determination, support, and a plan. https://bit.ly/3dH8Hge

"Our 6th grade students are coming in on average at a second or third grade reading reading level. And we're growing them two to three years grade levels on average within a school year." Tiana Diggs, Principal at Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School #RenewAnimo https://bit.ly/37LlKKw

Before this class I knew what coding was, but I never tried it. I thought it was something I’d have to learn at a university. I never thought I’d learn it in middle school. Jocelyn Urias, an eighth grader at Ánimo Florence-Firestone. #RenewAnimo https://bit.ly/31LsAvW

Click the link to listen (or read) to how our Expanded Learning team is delivering digital extracurricular activities to students across our network.

We support Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School. Our school is a thriving learning community that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and college readiness for all students. Save our school and keep opportunities in our neighborhood. Click the link to show your support: https://blog.greendot.org/renew-animo/ #RenewAnimo

We support Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School. Our school is a thriving learning community that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and college readiness for all students. Save our school and keep opportunities in our neighborhood. Click the link to show your support: https://blog.greendot.org/renew-animo/ #RenewAnimo

We support Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School. Our school is a thriving learning community that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and college readiness for all students. Save our school and keep opportunities in our neighborhood. Click the link to show your support: https://blog.greendot.org/renew-animo/ #RenewAnimo

Our principals drive our mission. "The earlier we can begin providing students with a high quality education option, the more opportunities will be available for them after they graduate high school, Josh Hartford, principal of Ánimo Florence-Firestone #ThankAPrincipal

We believe in Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School. Our school inspires, encourages, and prepares middle school students every day. We want to ensure that my neighborhood continues to move forward with a high-quality public education option. Click the link to show support #RenewAnimo https://blog.greendot.org/renew-animo/

We support Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School Our school is a thriving learning community that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and college readiness for all students. Save our school and keep opportunities in our neighborhood. Click the link to show your support: #RenewAnimo

Over the next few weeks, LAUSD will be voting on the future of some of our Los Angeles schools. We're inviting families and teachers to share their support for our school communities. Fill out this form, or, let us know in the comments how the school has supported you/your family. Thanks so much! #RenewAnimo Este otoño, LAUSD votará sobre el futuro de nuestra escuela. Hágale saber a la Junta Escolar del Distrito que existe un fuerte apoyo de la comunidad para la escuela y ase...gúrese de que vote a favor de nuestra escuela a través de enviarlos un correo electrónico utilizando el formulario a continuación. Edite el mensaje como desee. Les animamos a agregar un par de oraciones sobre cómo la escuela ha apoyado a usted / su familia. ¡Muchas gracias! Ánimo Florence-Firestone Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School Ánimo Ralph Bunche Charter High School Ánimo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School Ánimo Watts College Prep Academy

Watch The Courage to Lead: Women’s Narrative in Times of Crisis webinar on Thursday, Oct. 22, 5-6 p.m. PST. Presented by UCLA GSE&IS Office of Student Services, four panelist will share their experience on leading schools and schools systems through the COVID-19 pandemic and engaging with the Black Lives Matter movement. Register Now. https://ucla.zoom.us/web/register/WN_-NbDWSoSTNOHpuzYqyTEzw