CharterNation Podcast

S2 Ep3: Changemakers feat. Cristina de Jesus, Green Dot Public Schools CA; GALS L.A. Empowers Charter School Girls; 2020 Bragato Winner Jose Aguirre

March 09, 2023 California Charter Schools Association Season 2 Episode 3
CharterNation Podcast
S2 Ep3: Changemakers feat. Cristina de Jesus, Green Dot Public Schools CA; GALS L.A. Empowers Charter School Girls; 2020 Bragato Winner Jose Aguirre
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Episode 3: Women's History Month Special  

Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Cristina de Jesus, President & CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California. De Jesus is one of the most influential female leaders of charter schools in the Golden State. She talks about the evolution of Green Dot in CA, lessons learned, and how her charter schools are accelerating learning post-pandemic.

Charter Spotlight: We take a tour of Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles, also known as GALS L.A., to find out how this all-girls charter middle school is motivating and empowering the next gen of female scholars & leaders.   

Honoring Susan Steelman Bragato: Every year CCSA awards the Susan Steelman Bragato scholarship to 10 charter school students. We hear from a past award winner, Jose Aguirre, to understand out how Susan's legacy lives on. 

Bragato Scholarship