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Happy International Dance Day! Today, we celebrate the power of movement, expression, and joy! At Achievement First, we believe in nurturing every student`s creativity on stage, in the classroom, and beyond. Keep dancing, dreaming, and shining!
#choosejoy #internationaldanceday

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Happy International Dance Day! Today, we celebrate the power of movement, expression, and joy! At Achievement First, we believe in nurturing every student's creativity on stage, in the classroom, and beyond. Keep dancing, dreaming, and shining!
#choosejoy #internationaldanceday

Today we welcomed our newest scholars at Achievement First Crown Heights ES! Kindergarten Orientation was filled with joy, hugs, and fresh backpacks as families took the first step into an exciting school journey. Learn more about our schools at Achievementfirst.org and join our vibrant community today.

#kindergarten #achievementfirst #crownheights

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Today we welcomed our newest scholars at Achievement First Crown Heights ES! Kindergarten Orientation was filled with joy, hugs, and fresh backpacks as families took the first step into an exciting school journey. Learn more about our schools at Achievementfirst.org and join our vibrant community today.

#kindergarten #achievementfirst #crownheights

Happy Earth Day! We’re thrilled to celebrate this special day by highlighting the incredible efforts of our @afujimahigh students who took part in a Shore Clean Up Day this past weekend. Partnering with the Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy, our students spent time cleaning our beautiful shores and admiring the marine life. Their enthusiasm and dedication reminds us all of the importance of environmental stewardship, and the positive impact we can all have on our planet.

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Happy Earth Day! We’re thrilled to celebrate this special day by highlighting the incredible efforts of our @afujimahigh students who took part in a Shore Clean Up Day this past weekend. Partnering with the Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy, our students spent time cleaning our beautiful shores and admiring the marine life. Their enthusiasm and dedication reminds us all of the importance of environmental stewardship, and the positive impact we can all have on our planet.

Our schools are on Spring Break this week, and we’re sending love to all our amazing scholars and families! Whether you’re spending time with friends, dancing it out, making art, or just enjoying some rest, we hope you’re finding moments of joy. We can’t wait to welcome you back next week, recharged and ready to finish the school year strong!
#springbreak #choosejoy

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Our schools are on Spring Break this week, and we’re sending love to all our amazing scholars and families! Whether you’re spending time with friends, dancing it out, making art, or just enjoying some rest, we hope you’re finding moments of joy. We can’t wait to welcome you back next week, recharged and ready to finish the school year strong!
#springbreak #choosejoy

Our @afhartfordelementary scholars came dressed to impress in their best outfits for their 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball this week! Check out a few photos from the fun filled night 👟🎉

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Our @afhartfordelementary scholars came dressed to impress in their best outfits for their 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball this week! Check out a few photos from the fun filled night 👟🎉

Kindergarten at Achievement First is all about curiosity, confidence, and joyful learning. At AF Bushwick Elementary, students like Karla thrive in a warm, engaging environment where they build strong foundational skills through play, hands-on activities, and supportive teaching. From literacy lessons that spark a love of reading to moments of discovery that build independence, our classrooms are designed to help young learners grow. Read more about Karla’s journey at the link in our bio!

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#achievementfirst #kindergarten #striveforexcellence #choosejoy #careforthewholeperson

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Kindergarten at Achievement First is all about curiosity, confidence, and joyful learning. At AF Bushwick Elementary, students like Karla thrive in a warm, engaging environment where they build strong foundational skills through play, hands-on activities, and supportive teaching. From literacy lessons that spark a love of reading to moments of discovery that build independence, our classrooms are designed to help young learners grow. Read more about Karla’s journey at the link in our bio!

@brooklynpaper

#achievementfirst #kindergarten #striveforexcellence #choosejoy #careforthewholeperson

Our second spotlight for our Women`s History Month Sports Spotlight is none other than Ashanti Dunn from @apollomiddlehawks! Ashanti not only brings the spirit of teamwork to her flag football team, but to her coworkers as well. In our interview with Ashanti, she shares her journey into the world of flag football and what it truly means to play the game she is passionate about. Check out our video to learn more!

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Our second spotlight for our Women's History Month Sports Spotlight is none other than Ashanti Dunn from @apollomiddlehawks! Ashanti not only brings the spirit of teamwork to her flag football team, but to her coworkers as well. In our interview with Ashanti, she shares her journey into the world of flag football and what it truly means to play the game she is passionate about. Check out our video to learn more!

AF is hiring passionate educators and leaders for the 2025-26 school year in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island! Hear from Tanesha Forman, Principal of AF Elm City Middle School, as she shares what makes AF a unique and inspiring place for both students and educators. Apply by April 30th at the link in our bio!

#hiring #education #teachingjobs

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AF is hiring passionate educators and leaders for the 2025-26 school year in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island! Hear from Tanesha Forman, Principal of AF Elm City Middle School, as she shares what makes AF a unique and inspiring place for both students and educators. Apply by April 30th at the link in our bio!

#hiring #education #teachingjobs

This spring, Achievement First Providence High School will graduate its inaugural senior class! Opening in 2020, the school was ready to increase the number of sports options and student Jairon Nunez stepped up. From managing the girls’ volleyball team to founding multiple sports teams, including golf, Jairon’s leadership doubled the number of students trying out for volleyball this year. His teachers say he`s making the most of his high school experience, and @nbc10wjar just named him this week’s “Team Player”! Watch the video at the link in our bio to learn more about Jairon`s impact as part of AF Providence High School`s founding class!

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