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The Power of Mentorship: Teacher’s Impact on a Student

Melissa

Jun 1, 2025

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

Melissa

May 9, 2025

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

Melissa

Apr 1, 2025

Black Greek organizations have long played a vital role in shaping leaders, fostering community, and uplifting individuals through...

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CATEGORY: Teachers and Leaders

How Principal Cruz is Redefining Leadership at AF Hartford

Melissa

Mar 17, 2025

Great school leadership is more than just managing a building. It’s about shaping a culture, supporting teachers, and ensuring...

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Big dreams start here!
From their first steps into school to reading, exploring, and creating, our scholars are growing as confident learners and compassionate leaders.

Watch this video to see the magic of AF Hartford Elementary in action and why so many families choose to be part of our community.

Share this with a family looking for a great school!

#hartfordct #charterschool #elementaryeducation #achievementfirst

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Big dreams start here!
From their first steps into school to reading, exploring, and creating, our scholars are growing as confident learners and compassionate leaders.

Watch this video to see the magic of AF Hartford Elementary in action and why so many families choose to be part of our community.

Share this with a family looking for a great school!

#hartfordct #charterschool #elementaryeducation #achievementfirst

Hakuna Matata from @af_enyeswolfpack !
Our talented scholars brought The Lion King to life on stage with dazzling costumes, a beautiful set, and powerful voices.
Students from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade rehearsed since October, and performed in two incredible shows for friends and families on Thursday, June 5.
This was a true community effort. Our amazing staff designed the set and costumes, led choreography and music, and an @afeastbrooklynhigh alum even ran sound for the production!
We are SO proud of our students and deeply grateful to our educators, alumni, and families who made this joyful moment possible.

#choosejoy #lionking #achievementfirst #artsinschools #brooklynschools

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Hakuna Matata from @af_enyeswolfpack !
Our talented scholars brought The Lion King to life on stage with dazzling costumes, a beautiful set, and powerful voices.
Students from 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade rehearsed since October, and performed in two incredible shows for friends and families on Thursday, June 5.
This was a true community effort. Our amazing staff designed the set and costumes, led choreography and music, and an @afeastbrooklynhigh alum even ran sound for the production!
We are SO proud of our students and deeply grateful to our educators, alumni, and families who made this joyful moment possible.

#choosejoy #lionking #achievementfirst #artsinschools #brooklynschools

Happy Pride Month from Achievement First! We celebrate the brilliance and joy of our LGBTQIA+ students, families, and team members, not just this month, but all year long. At AF, we are committed to creating schools where everyone feels seen, safe, and encouraged to be their full, authentic selves. Here’s to love, to equity, and to building a future where every identity is affirmed.

#PrideMonth #achievementfirst #careforthewholeperson

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Happy Pride Month from Achievement First! We celebrate the brilliance and joy of our LGBTQIA+ students, families, and team members, not just this month, but all year long. At AF, we are committed to creating schools where everyone feels seen, safe, and encouraged to be their full, authentic selves. Here’s to love, to equity, and to building a future where every identity is affirmed.

#PrideMonth #achievementfirst #careforthewholeperson

Big dreams start here! At Achievement First Linden Elementary, our scholars grow with joy, curiosity, and confidence every day. Apply today at the link in our bio!

#achievementfirst #brooklyn #elementaryschool #kindergarten

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Big dreams start here! At Achievement First Linden Elementary, our scholars grow with joy, curiosity, and confidence every day. Apply today at the link in our bio!

#achievementfirst #brooklyn #elementaryschool #kindergarten

AF’s 1st Annual Dance Festival was an unforgettable night of joy, talent, and community! Ten of our New York schools recently came together for our very first Dance Showcase. The energy was electric, the performances were breathtaking, and the love and pride from the audience were palpable. A huge shout-out to our incredible dance teachers for your creativity, passion, and dedication to seeing our students shine. Congratulations to all of the student performers for an incredible show!
Check out one of the amazing performances, Apollo MS’s “Popular” from Wicked!

#Dance #choosejoy #wickedthemusical

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AF’s 1st Annual Dance Festival was an unforgettable night of joy, talent, and community! Ten of our New York schools recently came together for our very first Dance Showcase. The energy was electric, the performances were breathtaking, and the love and pride from the audience were palpable. A huge shout-out to our incredible dance teachers for your creativity, passion, and dedication to seeing our students shine. Congratulations to all of the student performers for an incredible show!
Check out one of the amazing performances, Apollo MS’s “Popular” from Wicked!

#Dance #choosejoy #wickedthemusical

The spotlight was shining bright on our AF Hartford ES and MS scholars! Our students brought the magic of Annie to life with talent, teamwork, and heart, and we couldn’t be prouder! From the vibrant set design and creative costumes to the powerful acting and vocals, these young stars captivated the audience and stole the show. A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers, staff, families, and behind-the-scenes crew who made this performance a success!

#achievementfirst #anniethemusical #artsineducation #drama #theater #hartford

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The spotlight was shining bright on our AF Hartford ES and MS scholars! Our students brought the magic of Annie to life with talent, teamwork, and heart, and we couldn’t be prouder! From the vibrant set design and creative costumes to the powerful acting and vocals, these young stars captivated the audience and stole the show. A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers, staff, families, and behind-the-scenes crew who made this performance a success!

#achievementfirst #anniethemusical #artsineducation #drama #theater #hartford

Our Special 25th Anniversary Annual Report is now live!

For 25 years, Achievement First has remained committed to delivering excellence and equity in education so that every student can lead a life of opportunity and purpose, and we look forward to continuing this work together in partnership with our communities. This commemorative edition, "Stronger, Further, Together" features reflections from our founders, key milestones from our journey, powerful stories from across our community, and a bold vision for the future.

Tap the link in bio to read the full report and see how we’re building on 25 years of impact and shaping what’s next.

#AF25 #achievementfirst #annualreport #gofurthertogether #charterschools

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Our Special 25th Anniversary Annual Report is now live!

For 25 years, Achievement First has remained committed to delivering excellence and equity in education so that every student can lead a life of opportunity and purpose, and we look forward to continuing this work together in partnership with our communities. This commemorative edition, "Stronger, Further, Together" features reflections from our founders, key milestones from our journey, powerful stories from across our community, and a bold vision for the future.

Tap the link in bio to read the full report and see how we’re building on 25 years of impact and shaping what’s next.

#AF25 #achievementfirst #annualreport #gofurthertogether #charterschools

We can’t wait for another summer of fun at AF Camp! Enrollment is open for summer 2025! AF Camp is a sleepaway camp exclusively for Achievement First students currently in grades 3–8.

Follow @af_camp and visit www.achievementfirstcamp.org/enroll to learn more, RSVP for a Family Information Session, and enroll today.

Spots are limited, so don`t wait to secure your camper`s spot!

#AFCamp #AFCamp2025 #ChangeSummer2025

Estamos emocionados por otro verano de diversión en AF Camp, la inscripción ya está abierta para el verano de 2025! AF Camp es un campamento para dormir exclusivamente para estudiantes de Achievement First en los grados 3–8.

Siga @af_camp y visite www.achievementfirstcamp.org/enroll para obtener más información, confirme su asistencia para una sesión de información familiar e inscríbase hoy.

Los lugares son limitados, así que no espere para asegurar el lugar de su campista!

#AFCamp #AFCamp2025 #ChangeSummer2025

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Mayor Smiley stopped by to meet our brilliant AF Iluminar ES scholars, see the magic happening in our classrooms, and chat with our dedicated staff. Thank you, Mayor Smiley, for your support of AF and for celebrating the power of education with us and across the city of Providence.

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