CATEGORY: Advocacy, Identity, News
Misty Copeland Inspires at the AF25 Summit
Jun 13, 2025
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CATEGORY: Advocacy, Identity, News
Misty Copeland Inspires at the AF25 Summit
Achievement First marked our 25th anniversary with a joyful AF25 Summit in New Haven, the city where it all began. We gathered at...
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CATEGORY: Blog
The Power of Mentorship: Teacher’s Impact on a Student
In education, teachers do a lot more than just teach. They inspire, guide, and truly change lives. While students might forget many...
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CATEGORY: Blog
Academic Performance and Arts: Why Creative Learning Matters
Arts education plays a crucial role in students’ development, yet its impact on academic performance is often overlooked. Many...
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CATEGORY: Blog
How Zeta Phi Beta Shaped a School Leader’s Journey
Black Greek organizations have long played a vital role in shaping leaders, fostering community, and uplifting individuals through...
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We’re thrilled to introduce three incredible leaders to the Achievement First community!
Amy D’Angelo in Connecticut
Kristin Damo in New York
Tom McDermott in Rhode Island
As our new Regional Executive Directors, Amy, Kristin, and Tom will play a critical role in driving school success across our network. They will oversee the K-12 journey — or as we’re committed to at AF, supporting the K-16 journey — in each region, working closely with principals, regional superintendents, and community members to ensure every student receives an excellent education and every school thrives.
This is a major milestone in our work to deepen local leadership and bring decision-making even closer to the communities we serve. These new roles reflect our commitment to stronger connections with our students, families, and communities, and to ensuring our schools reflect the unique strengths, voices, and needs of each region.
Please join us in welcoming Amy, Kristin, and Tom, and in celebrating this exciting step toward a more community-centered future for Achievement First!
#achievementfirst #k12education #publiccharterschools #gofurthertogether #striveforexcellence #connecticut #nyc #rhodeisland #leadership
At AF Brownsville Elementary, love and learning go hand in hand.
Our students are valued and supported every single day, because when children feel safe and seen, they soar.
Apply Today at achievementfirst.org/apply
#achievementfirst #brownsville #charterschool #elementaryeducation #brooklyn #careforthewholeperson
Step inside Endeavor Elementary!
From joyful classrooms to caring teachers, our scholars are building a strong foundation for the future.
Apply Today at achievementfirst.org/apply
#achievementfirst #elementaryschool #kindergarten #brooklyn #choosejoy
At AF East New York Elementary, we build a love for learning starting in Kindergarten.
See how our students are thriving in a warm, supportive, and vibrant community.
Apply Now for Grades K–4 achievementfirst.org/apply
It all begins here.
At AF Legacy Elementary School, students are welcomed with love and encouraged to explore, play, and thrive.
Apply Now for Grades K–4 in Queens
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What makes Achievement First Hartford Summit Middle School special? A joyful school culture, strong student voice, and a community that believes in every child’s brilliance.
#AFHartfordSummitMS #AchievementFirst #MiddleSchoolMagic #studentbrilliance #graduateaims #GoFurtherTogether
Huge congratulations to our AF alumni who graduated from college this spring! From Franklin & Marshall to Stanford, from Public Health to Performing Arts, you’ve done it all, and we’re so proud of you. Thank you to our partners at @kipp_forward_nyc for partnering with us to support their journeys beyond high school.
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#AFAlumni #CollegeGraduation #AchievementFirst #GraduateAims
The last day of school was just a few weeks ago, and we’re missing our scholars and families! We’re sending love and gratitude to our entire AF community as you enjoy your summer break, and wishing you joy, rest, and sunshine. Whether you`re reading under a tree, splashing at the pool, or catching up on rest, we hope you’re soaking it in. We can`t wait to see our staff and students when we come back for the new school year!
#CareForTheWholePerson #SummerBreak #AFCommunity
At AF Hartford Summit Middle School, students grow, lead, and shine. From joyful classrooms to after-school clubs, this is a place where kids discover their passion and voice. We’re so proud of the brilliance, purpose, and community being built every day. See what makes our school community special.
Apply today at achievementfirst.org/apply
#achievementfirst #hartfordct #striveforexcellence
CATEGORY: Teachers and Leaders
How Principal Cruz is Redefining Leadership at AF Hartford
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