Achievement First Blog: Identity

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As the school year wraps up and summer begins, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all Achievement First Kindergarteners for reaching a significant milestone and advancing to 1st grade next year! Check out these beautiful photos from the AF East New York Elementary School Kindergarten stepping-up ceremony. We`re so proud of you!

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#KindergartenGraduation #ElementarySchool #StriveForExcellence

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In honor of #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth, AF would like to shine a light on our amazing steel pan team at @afbrooklynhigh, @pulse.steelband. As the first high school steel pan band in New York City, this talented group has brought the sound and spirit of the Caribbean right to Brooklyn! Check out our post to learn a bit about the history of steel pan and watch some of Pulse’s performances, including their most recent performance at a @nyliberty basketball game!

#AchievementFirst #Steelpan #Steelpanmusic #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #BlackMusicMonth

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This past year, Achievement First set off on an exciting journey to adopt and implement high-quality instructional materials that are proven to improve student outcomes. In our latest blog post, AF Providence Academy MS educator Margaret McDowell shares her experience with implementing Wit & Wisdom, a literacy program that is known for improving learning outcomes. Discover how her innovative approach with this curriculum reinvigorated and strengthened student learning this year. Read the full story at the link in our bio to learn more about the impactful changes and insights from this dedicated educator, and look out for more stories on great learning at AF!

#teaching #curriculum #striveforexcellence

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Our scholars have worked hard all year long, and now they get to play even harder! Check out some photos of our students across the network having some field day fun! ☀️

#AchievementFirst #FieldDay #ChooseJoy

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Achievement First honors and celebrates Juneteenth. Though a day for joy and fellowship, it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality today. We hope that you spend the day learning, reflecting, and celebrating in a way that feels authentic to you. Check the link in our bio for a list of family-friendly Juneteenth celebrations in our three regions!

#Juneteenth #LeadingForRacialEquity #GoFurtherTogether

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As we celebrate the last days of school and reflect on the incredible work of our scholars and teachers, we are thrilled to share this fantastic project led by Claudius Cooper, the talented music teacher at AF Iluminar Middle School. With a team of teachers and students, Claudius brought his extensive experience creating professional music videos to guide students through every step of the creative process. Students were involved in everything from writing lyrics and crafting the story to designing visuals, filming scenes, choreographing, and directing. Claudius even brought in outside experts to enhance the project. Watch the incredible result at the link in our bio!

#lastdayofschool #gofurthertogether #striveforexcellence

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Last week, Achievement First broke ground on the new extension for AF Iluminar in Cranston, Rhode Island. This expansion will offer our scholars a competition-sized gym, enrichment classrooms, and green spaces. We can’t wait to see our community thrive in this enhanced environment. We thank everyone who made this possible, including our incredible Iluminar school leadership, staff, students, families, KBA Architects, AF’s facilities, finance and external relations teams, and AF leadership!

#AchievementFirst #AFIluminar #CommunityGrowth #groundbreaking

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This spring, our talented Hartford Elementary School students dazzled with their production of "Aladdin Kids," showcasing incredible teamwork, creativity, and dedication. The drama club, led by passionate educators, has grown from a small group to a thriving program, enriching our students` growth and development through the arts. From new friendships to newfound confidence, the impact is profound. See some exciting moments in this video and read the full story at the link in our bio!

#DramaClub #musiceducation #artseducation #choosejoy #gofurthertogether

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Our Senior Signing Day celebrations are still going strong! Check out these photos from @afuniversityprep’s Senior Signing Day last week. We want to congratulate the #Classof2024 for all their accomplishments and hard work over their high school journey. We also want to acknowledge all the AF teachers, staff, and loved ones that supported them along the way!

We can’t wait to see everything our seniors achieve going forward!

#AchievementFirst #SeniorSigningDay2024 #GoFurtherTogether #StriveForExcellence

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