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Aug 01, 2018
My Charter School Graduation Journey: From Haiti to Finding Achievement First
Dab is a 2018 graduate of Achievement First Brooklyn High School. I still remember the sound of screaming mothers. I remember the dust that made it…
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Jul 25, 2018
From One Parent to Another: Kindergarten at AF
Kenneth Santana is a proud elementary school parent at Achievement First. I remember being in your shoes a few years ago asking myself – which…
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Jul 18, 2018
How I Found My Passion for Law: An Alumna’s Story
Ryana is an alumna of AF Amistad High School and a member of the Lafayette College Class of 2020. We sat down with her to find out more about how…
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Jul 11, 2018
Why I Wrote a Workbook for Educators: 5 Questions With AF Principal Sarah Lewis
Why I Wrote a Workbook for Educators: 5 Questions With AF Principal Sarah Lewis 5-questions-with-af-principal-sarah-lewis Amistad Academy…
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Jul 05, 2018
A Science Teacher’s Story: 5 Questions With Jenine Jeffreys
Jenine Jeffreys is a science teacher at Amistad Academy Middle. Where did you grow up and why did you go into education? I grew up in…
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Jun 27, 2018
“I Didn’t Grow From Concrete”: An Alumna’s Story
Thalía is a 2018 graduate of AF Hartford High. In the fall, she will attend the University of Michigan. I am a lotus flower. I didn’t grow from…
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Jun 20, 2018
“Society Will No Longer Define Me:” An Alumnus’ Story
Miquell is a 2018 graduate of Achievement First Amistad High. I am one of the most dangerous and threatening black men that any of you will meet in…
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Jun 13, 2018
“Don’t Let Anything Stop You From Achieving:” A Scholar’s Story
In every school there are hundreds of stories of perseverance, triumph, and amazing growth. Shiloh’s story is one of those. We sat down with Shiloh,…