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Oct 03, 2018
I Performed in a BET Series: A Scholar’s Story (Part I)
AF Bushwick Middle fifth-grader Kavon was one of TWO AF scholars recently selected to participate in the BET Digital Series “Are You Kidding Me?”…
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Sep 27, 2018
What Hispanic Heritage Means to Me: A Scholar’s Story
We sat down with Christopher, a third grader at Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy, to learn more about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to…
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Sep 20, 2018
Why I’m Here: A Teacher’s Story
Eric Betancourt teaches 5th grade writing at AF Hartford Summit Middle. Growing up here in the north end of Hartford had a huge impact on my life.…
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Sep 13, 2018
“I Am More Than Enough”
Keresa Gentry teaches seventh grade writing at AF Bushwick Middle. Last year, I read Dick Gregory’s Defining Moments in Black History: Reading…
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Sep 06, 2018
Alumni Life: NYC is My Campus
Today, we’re sitting down with AF Brooklyn High alumna Imini, who’s taking on New York City. Tell us about yourself! What have you been up to…
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Aug 29, 2018
AF Brooklyn High Scholars Speak Their Truths Through Speech & Debate
What does team president Esmeralda love about Speech & Debate? “It is a time where I command the stage, and I have time to share my family’s…
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Aug 22, 2018
It’s that time – back to school!
There must be some kind of mistake. Summer can’t be over yet! It’s only August…oh. Yup, it’s that time of year again. Time to trade the…
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Aug 16, 2018
From Achievement First Amistad High to Boston College
Jose is a graduate of Achievement First Amistad High School. The most inspirational people in my life are from a story that started about 50 years…