CATEGORY: Families
Owning Your Power: A Parent’s Journey Through Special Education
Apr 28, 2017
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Kindergarten at Achievement First is all about curiosity, confidence, and joyful learning. At AF Bushwick Elementary, students like Karla thrive in a warm, engaging environment where they build strong foundational skills through play, hands-on activities, and supportive teaching. From literacy lessons that spark a love of reading to moments of discovery that build independence, our classrooms are designed to help young learners grow. Read more about Karla’s journey at the link in our bio!
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Our second spotlight for our Women`s History Month Sports Spotlight is none other than Ashanti Dunn from @apollomiddlehawks! Ashanti not only brings the spirit of teamwork to her flag football team, but to her coworkers as well. In our interview with Ashanti, she shares her journey into the world of flag football and what it truly means to play the game she is passionate about. Check out our video to learn more!
AF is hiring passionate educators and leaders for the 2025-26 school year in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island! Hear from Tanesha Forman, Principal of AF Elm City Middle School, as she shares what makes AF a unique and inspiring place for both students and educators. Apply by April 30th at the link in our bio!
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This spring, Achievement First Providence High School will graduate its inaugural senior class! Opening in 2020, the school was ready to increase the number of sports options and student Jairon Nunez stepped up. From managing the girls’ volleyball team to founding multiple sports teams, including golf, Jairon’s leadership doubled the number of students trying out for volleyball this year. His teachers say he`s making the most of his high school experience, and @nbc10wjar just named him this week’s “Team Player”! Watch the video at the link in our bio to learn more about Jairon`s impact as part of AF Providence High School`s founding class!
AF Crown Heights Elementary celebrated Black History Month with music, dance, and community! Our scholars and staff lead for racial equity all year by learning from diverse voices and embracing the beauty of our differences. Watch the video to see more about the celebrations!
Our talented scholars at AF East NY Elementary School have been working hard to bring The Lion King musical to life at school this June. As a special surprise, they went to see it on Broadway! Joy, inspiration, and wonder came to life.
Seeing The Lion King live was more than just a trip, it was a moment of pure magic, fueling their excitement to take the stage themselves. We can`t wait to see them shine this June!
#choosejoy #fridayjoy #striveforexcellence
This Women`s History Month, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of women in our network who are truly breaking barriers in sports! Today, we showcase Dean Chloe Sumner from @af_lindenmiddle. A remarkable leader and powerlifting champion, Chloe exemplifies balance and dedication as she juggles her role as a dean with her passion for sports. In our chat with Dean Sumner, we talked about her day-to-day routine as a powerlifter, the rugby club she started at AF Linden MS, and the importance of female representation in more non traditional sports. Check out our interview with her to learn more!
Our AF educators are changing how students engage with mathematics by focusing on deep conceptual understanding and student-led problem solving. With this approach, students learn how to think critically, collaborate, and tackle real-world challenges.
Led by Alicia Lynch, Senior Director of K-8 Math on AF’s Teaching & Learning team, our Context for Learning math program encourages students to connect math to everyday life. The result? Students feel more confident solving complex problems and they’re having fun doing it!
Check out the latest feature in @brooklynpaper to learn how our classrooms are bringing math to life at the link in our bio.
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As we wrap up School Leader Appreciation Week, we`re celebrating the leaders who have been with Achievement First for five years or more. Thank you for your commitment to our students every day.
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@af_promesa_elementary
@af_iluminar_middle
@af_providence_es
@afcrownheights_ms
@af_enyms
@afbrooklynhigh
@aaeslions
@afbp_es
@afhartfordhigh
@afhartfordelementary
@af_crownheights
@afbrmseagles
@amistadhighwolfpack
@afnbpes
@af_bushwickmiddle
@afbushwick_es
@afaspiretigers
@afbrownsville_elementary
@voyagermiddleaviators
@aflinden_es
@afhartfordsummit
@af_enyeswolfpack
@afendeavor
@afendeavor_ms
#schoolleaderappreciation #yearsofservice #gofurthertogether #educators #schoolleadership
CATEGORY: Teachers and Leaders
Ambitious, Innovative and Coming Soon: AF Aspire Middle School
Apr 19, 2017
CATEGORY: Students
“My Grandma is a Jamaican Immigrant with a 6th Grade Education. Now she has a granddaughter who got Yale, Brown, Princeton, Penn & Stanford.”
Apr 7, 2017
CATEGORY: Advocacy
Mr. Trump, Don’t boost our budgets while cutting education: Charter school CEOs
Mar 29, 2017
