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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,…
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Jun 08, 2018
“I Feel Changed”: A Scholar’s Story
In every school there are hundreds of stories of perseverance, triumph, and amazing growth. Angel’s story is one of those. We sat down with Angel, a…
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Jun 01, 2018
It’s That Time of Year: College Acceptance at Achievement First
Behind every college acceptance video and speech at Senior Signing Day, there’s a bigger story about helping all students gain college access and…
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May 16, 2018
A Deep Belief in All Scholars
Maura Donahue is the Dean of Students and School Culture at the AF Bushwick Empower Program, Achievement First’s intensive program serving students…
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May 11, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week 2018
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers year ’round, but we’re especially excited when we get the chance to step back and celebrate them…