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Sep 17, 2021
In celebrating Latinx Heritage Month, we are celebrating something much bigger than any one tradition. This month is a recognition of persistence, resistance, and pride.
What is Latinx Heritage Month? The textbooks will tell us about its origins. We know that it began as a week-long observance in 1968. The month-long celebration, as we know it now, did not begin until 1989. The timing, we learn, is meaningful. The September 15 kickoff date, according to History.com’s editors, was chosen,…
Sep 09, 2021
Angel is an eleventh-grade scholar at AF Amistad High who dreams of becoming a manga artist and author. This summer, completed an intro to playwriting…
Sep 02, 2021
Francheska Dominique is the founding principal of AF Envision Elementary in Providence, which opened its doors this school year. Tell us about…
Aug 26, 2021
Jessica Eddy is the founding principal of AF Legacy Elementary in Queens, NY. . Read our interview with her below to learn more about what inspired…
Aug 19, 2021
The sun begins to set a bit earlier, the temperature slowly drops, and families gradually return from their summertime getaways. These are all signs…
Aug 12, 2021
Our scholars bring so much joy, humor, and talent into our classrooms. Every year we ask our schools to nominate scholars who’ve gone above and beyond…
Aug 05, 2021
Ricardo Noel knows first-hand the impact a mentor and teacher can have on a student’s academic path and success in life. Ricardo was fortunate to have…
Jul 29, 2021
Recent AF Amistad High graduate, Dariana, is taking the road less traveled. Instead of venturing off to college in the fall like most of her…
Jul 22, 2021
Reading skills like fluency and comprehension make up some of the basic building blocks of learning. That is why it is so important for students to…