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Jul 10, 2019
Weathering All Storms & Opening New Doors: A Scholar’s Story
Jay’la is a member of the AF Amistad High Class of 2019. Below is the speech she shared at Senior Signing Day. I was told that I was to go to…
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Jul 03, 2019
Scholars Find Answers at the Brooklyn Science Fair
Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Which household materials make the best slime? What are the problems and causes of air pollution? These were…
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Jun 26, 2019
A Teacher’s Reflection: Pride and Identity
Megan Bearden is an associate dean of students at AF Brooklyn High School. As we continue to celebrate our seniors this week, Megan reflects on one of…
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Jun 19, 2019
Being a Woman Who Pushes Forward: A Scholar’s Story
Jessica is a member of the AF University Prep High Class of 2019. Below is a portion of the speech she delivered on Senior Signing Day. I first…
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Jun 13, 2019
What’s Next: The 2019 Senior Signing Day Video
335 seniors. Over 1,700 college acceptances. Unlimited potential. The Class of 2019 is just getting started.
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Jun 05, 2019
“Express Yourself”: A Scholar’s Story
For Amistad Academy Elementary’s Black History Month assembly, fourth-grader Paije performed a powerful spoken word poem that she wrote herself. We…
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May 30, 2019
Why I Teach: A Conversation with Jeffrey Reamer
We sat down with Jeffrey Reamer, a master teacher at Elm City College Prep Middle to learn more about his teaching journey and why he joined…
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May 23, 2019
Meet Our Brooklyn Fifth Grade Scholars
Kevin, Kaitlyn, and Leo are fifth graders at AF North Brooklyn Prep Middle School. They shared their favorite things about school, advice, and future…