CATEGORY: Advocacy, Identity, News
Misty Copeland Inspires at the AF25 Summit
Jun 13, 2025
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CATEGORY: Advocacy, Identity, News
Misty Copeland Inspires at the AF25 Summit
Achievement First marked our 25th anniversary with a joyful AF25 Summit in New Haven, the city where it all began. We gathered at...
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CATEGORY: Blog
The Power of Mentorship: Teacher’s Impact on a Student
In education, teachers do a lot more than just teach. They inspire, guide, and truly change lives. While students might forget many...
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Academic Performance and Arts: Why Creative Learning Matters
Arts education plays a crucial role in students’ development, yet its impact on academic performance is often overlooked. Many...
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CATEGORY: Blog
How Zeta Phi Beta Shaped a School Leader’s Journey
Black Greek organizations have long played a vital role in shaping leaders, fostering community, and uplifting individuals through...
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What makes Achievement First Hartford Summit Middle School special? A joyful school culture, strong student voice, and a community that believes in every child’s brilliance.
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Huge congratulations to our AF alumni who graduated from college this spring! From Franklin & Marshall to Stanford, from Public Health to Performing Arts, you’ve done it all, and we’re so proud of you. Thank you to our partners at @kipp_forward_nyc for partnering with us to support their journeys beyond high school.
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The last day of school was just a few weeks ago, and we’re missing our scholars and families! We’re sending love and gratitude to our entire AF community as you enjoy your summer break, and wishing you joy, rest, and sunshine. Whether you`re reading under a tree, splashing at the pool, or catching up on rest, we hope you’re soaking it in. We can`t wait to see our staff and students when we come back for the new school year!
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At AF Hartford Summit Middle School, students grow, lead, and shine. From joyful classrooms to after-school clubs, this is a place where kids discover their passion and voice. We’re so proud of the brilliance, purpose, and community being built every day. See what makes our school community special.
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At AF Hartford Summit Middle School, students grow, lead, and shine. From joyful classrooms to after-school clubs, this is a place where kids discover their passion and voice. We’re so proud of the brilliance, purpose, and community being built every day. See what makes our school community special.
Apply today at achievementfirst.org/apply
#achievementfirst #hartfordct #striveforexcellence
AF Hartford High School is where students find their passion, their power, and their purpose.
We believe in their brilliance, and we make space for them to lead, to dream, and to reach their full potential.
The future starts here.
Grades 9–12 in Hartford, CT.
Apply today: achievementfirst.org/apply
Our #AF25 Summit brought together students, alumni, educators, staff, families, and partners from across our network to reflect on 25 years of impact and to dream boldly about what’s ahead.
We were inspired by student performances, energized by speakers like Misty Copeland and Geoffrey Canada, and moved by panels like our Alumni Full Circle Panel.
We also connected and celebrated together, from the alumni social to our staff soiree.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. Here’s to the next 25 years of joy, community, and student brilliance!
#GoFurtherTogether #ChooseJoy #AchievementFirst #AlumniVoices #PublicCharterSchools
At AF Hartford High School, our students lead, grow, and prepare for what’s next, with the support of a school that truly sees them.
Watch this 60-second snapshot of what makes our school community special.
AF Hartford HS is a free, public charter school in Hartford, CT. Submit your interest form today at achievementfirst.org/apply
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Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, and joy. At Achievement First, we know that remembering our history is essential to building a more just future. We also know that true liberation means centering the brilliance, voices, and leadership of Black students, families, and educators every day, not just today.
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