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Closing the achievement gap is the civil rights issue of our time. From the moment students arrive at Achievement First schools, they are held to high expectations built around the belief that they can and will achieve academic success.

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All Achievement First students know they can and will go to college.

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The culture at our schools is one of rigor and joy—you can sense the urgency and energy when you enter an Achievement First school. Our lessons are geared to engage students and foster a lifelong love of learning.

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Achievement First schools emphasize the REACH values—Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship and Hard Work.

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At Achievement First, we believe all children can succeed when presented with the right educational opportunities. Across the Achievement First network, our students—low-income, African-American and Latino students—are outpacing their state and district peers.

For the third consecutive year in as many graduating classes, 100 percent of seniors have gained acceptance to four-year colleges and universities.

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We work hard every day to close the achievement gap and deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all children, regardless of race, economic status or zip code. Our first priority is to provide a truly outstanding, gap-closing education to our thousands of students.

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We believe a great education can level the playing field, break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for all of us.

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Achievement First is proud to serve special education students, English Language Learners, talented and gifted students, and all other students accepted through our blind lotteries. We don’t have admission requirements or interviews, and there are no admission or tuition fees.

Students, teachers and parents work as a team to achieve success.

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At Achievement First, we help individual students, entire schools and partner districts close the achievement gap. We are committed to engaging volunteer tutors, increasing public awareness, and advocating for public policies that would support education reform and the expansion of high-quality school choices.

We host hundreds of visitors—including community members, elected officials and educators—in our schools each year.

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People matter mightily at Achievement First. We spare no effort to recruit the best teachers, school leaders, subject-area and functional experts, and operations specialists from around the country, provide them with outstanding professional development, and create opportunities that will inspire and support them in their careers.

We develop, recognize and reward teachers through constant professional development and the Teacher Career Pathway.

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AF Brooklyn High Celebrates 100% College Acceptance
AF Brooklyn High’s first senior class will graduate in June, and 100 percent of its seniors have been accepted into four-year colleges and universities.
Teachers and Leaders Learn and Grow at Achievement First
Five teachers and leaders explain the “Team & Family” atmosphere and opportunity for professional development that make AF a great place to work.
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Join us for Visitor Days June 4 and June 7
To RSVP for the June 4 event in Brooklyn, email visitny@achievementfirst.org. To RSVP for the June 7 event in New Haven, please email Kelonda Maull.
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Achievement First To Open First Rhode Island School
Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Elementary recently received final charter approval, and will open in Providence in August 2013.
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AF Bridgeport Academy Middle’s School Culture Celebrated
The PBS NewsHour blog features a video focused on AF Bridgeport Academy Middle’s commitment to character development and student achievement.
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Achievement First Offers Rich Fine Arts Instruction
AF East New York Elementary’s uniquely vibrant art, music and dance curriculum was featured on Brooklyn News 12.
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New Campus Planned for AF Amistad High
The new high school building, which will prominently feature images of civil rights leaders, is scheduled to open in 2014.
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Character is Celebrated at Achievement First
On the AF Chalkboard blog, read how Elm City College Prep Middle students inspired their teacher during a trip to the bowling alley.
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Achievement First Students Practice Debate Skills
Students in AF Brownsville Middle’s “Legal Lives Club” served as judge, jury, prosecutor & defense attorney during a full-length mock trial.
Achievement First Girls Basketball Teams Excel
AF East New York Middle ended its undefeated season by winning the Brooklyn Charter League Championship, and Elm City College Prep Middle won the New Haven city championship.