Los Angeles, California, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Dot Public Schools has been awarded a GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education, making it the only charter public school organization in the country selected in this funding round. The seven-year project includes $8,842,400 in federal funding, representing 50 percent of the total award, with the remaining 50 percent provided through a required match from Green Dot and non-governmental partners. GEAR UP is designed to build the capa ...