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On this website, you will learn about the education crisis facing our nation. You will learn about the basic terms, philosophies, documents and resources that define education in our country. You will find the latest research and commentary addressing the many issues in education. You will hear from and read the stories of individuals who are succeeding where too many fail. And, hopefully, you will be equipped and inspired to get involved in meaningful change.
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GREEN DOT SCHOOLS
Los Angeles, California
Spurred by the failure rate of high schools in Los Angeles, Steve Barr founded Green Dot Schools, a set of public schools in the area with a few wild twists. Instead of creating entirely new schools, Green Dot takes failing schools and converts them to smaller public charters. The standards of Green Dot Schools are known as the “Six Tenets”: 1) Small, Safe, Personalized Schools; 2) High Expectations; 3) Local Control; 4) Parent Participation; 5) Get Every Dollar into the Classroom; and 6) Keep Schools Open Later. As of today, Green Dot has over 17 affiliated schools, including several specialized schools for artistic or technological focus, and a school in New York City. In 2009, three Green Dot charters were recognized as California Distinguished Schools.
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