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Nov 23, 2021
A Season of Gratitude: A Thank You To Our Educators
As we approach Thanksgiving, we enter the traditional season of gratitude. And we know there is nothing traditional about this season. Last school…
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Nov 17, 2021
My Journey With AF: Yanmark’s Story
Eight years ago, Yanmark was a first-grader. Today, he’s a young man who has gone on a journey with AF since it first opened in the Ocean…
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Nov 09, 2021
Five Fun Fall Activities
Fall is all around! Shorter days and cooler temperatures may leave you longing for summer. But fall has plenty of excitement to offer, too! For…
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Nov 04, 2021
Top Ten Reasons to Join Achievement First
Enrollment season is open, and it’s a perfect time to join Achievement First! You can enroll your child in our lottery and attend one of our free,…
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Oct 25, 2021
Meet Ezra: ‘I Have A Voice’
Meet Ezra. He is a fourth-grade scholar at AF Bushwick Elementary’s Empower Program. Ezra is classified with Autism and due to his diagnosis of…
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Oct 21, 2021
Fall 2021 Book List
This October, we have put together a fall book list! curl up with a book that fits the season. We have your books set in autumn, your scary thrillers,…
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Oct 14, 2021
For Their Ancestors: Sisters Celebrate Latinx Heritage
When you ask Elm City College Prep Middle students – and sisters—Leislani and Milani why celebrating Latinx Heritage month is important, the…
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Oct 06, 2021
‘I’m Dominican and Proud’: Meet Jayvien
Hi, Jayvien! What is your favorite part about being Latinx? I’m Dominican, and my favorite part is probably the food, especially locrio de salami con…