Dear Achievement First Community, We are excited to update you on the status of our CEO search. As you are well aware, this year marked the launch of a nationwide search to find our next Chief Executive Officer. Given AF’s mission and values, high standard, and the complexity of our organization’s geographical reach and […]

Joint Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling by the Supreme Court Our schools exist because inequality exists in our public education system. And our schools exist to make real the promise of not just equal education, but equal opportunity. While inequity and disparate outcomes often disproportionately impact students of color or students from low-income backgrounds, all […]

The Formula for Achievement: Celebrating the Class of 2023 Graduation is a time of celebration, reflection, and anticipation. It represents the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and personal development. We couldn’t be prouder of our 2023 graduating classes at Achievement First. These remarkable seniors have faced extraordinary challenges and have emerged as shining […]

Going Further Together: Recognizing AF Leaders for Milestone Years of Service (Part 3 of 3) At AF, our people make a difference. Without our dedicated leaders, we would not be able to accomplish our mission to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of our students. Every day, we live the value […]

Going Further Together: Recognizing AF Leaders for Milestone Years of Service (Part 2 of 3) At AF, our people make a difference. Without our dedicated leaders, we would not be able to accomplish our mission to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of our students. Every day, we live the value […]

Going Further Together: Recognizing AF Leaders for Milestone Years of Service (Part 1 of 3) At AF, our people make a difference. Without our dedicated leaders, we would not be able to accomplish our mission to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of our students. Every day, we live the value […]

The Class of 2023 entered Achievement First as students. And in just a few months they will walk across the stage, with diplomas and new opportunities at hand, as graduates.  In this new year, our students provide a reason to celebrate success and choose joy.  In addition to being the largest graduating class in our […]

If Ajay had to pick his favorite moment from Achievement First (AF) Camp, it would be overhearing one of his former students describe him as “a really nice guy, but a total dork.” This is precisely what Ajay set out to do during his time as the Arts Programming Director at AF Camp. He wanted […]