Watch AF Brooklyn High's Mock Presidential Debate

on October 19, 2012
Students in AF Brooklyn High School’s first Debate Class use argument and rebuttal to hone their skills in public speaking, evidence gathering and writing. This SchoolBook story and debate video highlight their first mock presidential debate.
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Watch a "Morning Circle" at Amistad Academy

on August 30, 2012
At Amistad Academy, the extended school year and day give students more time to build academic excellence and a sense of community. Watch a “Morning Circle” and see students celebrate their school culture in this NBC story.
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Watch Achievement First's Maia Heyck-Merlin share back-to-school organization tips

on August 28, 2012
Achievement First's Maia Heyck-Merlin discussed her new book, “The Together Teacher: Plan Ahead, Get Organized and Save Time!,” on CBS this morning.
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Watch our Elm City College Prep Middle School "Color Games" Video!

on August 07, 2012
Quintus, a student at Elm City College Prep Middle, says, “This school has a lot of joy. The teachers are always smiling; they never give up on you.” Watch him and his classmates perform at “Color Games,” an annual celebration of chants, cheers and...
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Check Out This Video!

on October 19, 2010
Check out this video! AF Endeavor Middle School’s math teachers went Justin Bieber style to motivate their scholars for the upcoming math Interim Assessment. Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LftqYXSyr4
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AF Bushwick Middle orchestra playing "Superstition"

By:Achievement First on June 16, 2010
We are extremely proud of our AF orchestras. Here is AF Bushwick Middle playing "Superstition" -- enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1JfRs9pEcQ
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"Signing Day" video -- 100% of AF seniors going to college!

By:Achievement First on June 11, 2010
100% of Achievement First seniors are heading to college this fall! Check out this video of the "Signing Day" celebration: http://www.vimeo.com/11964666
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Video of the Amistad-Elm City High basketball team

By:Achievement First on June 02, 2010
The New Haven Register documents in a video the inaugural season for our Amistad-Elm City High varsity basketball program. http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/03/14/sports/doc4b9c453725d49615286002.txt
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New AF Bushwick Elementary video in the style of 'Glee'

By:Achievement First on March 29, 2010
New video from AF Bushwick Elementary at our Professional Development Day in the style of Glee: Journey "Don't Stop Achieving" -- it rocks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3g7HjeUjM
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Video: "The Climb to College Achieved"

By:Achievement First on March 15, 2010
Over 500 Achievement First teachers and school leaders met in Brooklyn last Friday for our second network-wide professional development day of the school year. The opening ceremony video highlighted a few high school seniors who talked about their...
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