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What`s on your summer reading list? We hope you`re soaking up the summer sun with plenty of outdoor adventures and captivating books! For this Throwback Thursday, we`re celebrating one of our favorite pastimes - reading! Check out these delightful photos of our Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Elementary School students enjoying their favorite stories.

@afnbpes

#SummerReading #ThrowbackThursday #BookLovers #ChooseJoy

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Meet Jahki Manley: From AF Scholar to AF Dean! We’re thrilled to share Jahki’s inspiring journey from being an Achievement First student to becoming a Dean of Students. His story embodies resilience, dedication, and the power of an AF education. Check out our latest blog post at the link in our bio to learn more about his path and how he’s giving back to our community.

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From basketball and soccer to music and dance, @af_camp has so many activities to try and love this summer!

Learn more at the link in our bio!

#afcamp #afcamp2024 #changesummer2024

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School may be out for the summer, but we love a #ThrowbackThursday! Check out these photos from @elmcityelementary’s art show last month. Our AF families celebrated the creativity and dedication our scholars put into their artistic pieces. At AF, we believe it is essential for students to have time to develop their passions and express their imagination through the arts. Special thank you to Ms. Fung and the Elm City ES staff for making this wonderful show possible!

#AchievementFirst #ArtShow #StriveForExcellence

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Today and every day, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and the limitless possibilities that education brings. We reflect on our commitment to making education accessible to all students and celebrate the diverse and united community at Achievement First. Together, we build a brighter future for our scholars. Have a safe and joyful summer!

#SummerBreak #AchievementFirst #ChooseJoy

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Congratulations to our 4th-grade scholars stepping up to 5th grade this next school year! We are so proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish! Enjoy these photos from the AF Iluminar ES 4th graders stepping up event.

@afiluminarelementary

#5thGradeBound #StriveForExcellence

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As the school year wraps up and summer begins, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all Achievement First Kindergarteners for reaching a significant milestone and advancing to 1st grade next year! Check out these beautiful photos from the AF East New York Elementary School Kindergarten stepping-up ceremony. We`re so proud of you!

@af_enyeswolfpack

#KindergartenGraduation #ElementarySchool #StriveForExcellence

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In honor of #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth, AF would like to shine a light on our amazing steel pan team at @afbrooklynhigh, @pulse.steelband. As the first high school steel pan band in New York City, this talented group has brought the sound and spirit of the Caribbean right to Brooklyn! Check out our post to learn a bit about the history of steel pan and watch some of Pulse’s performances, including their most recent performance at a @nyliberty basketball game!

#AchievementFirst #Steelpan #Steelpanmusic #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #BlackMusicMonth

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This past year, Achievement First set off on an exciting journey to adopt and implement high-quality instructional materials that are proven to improve student outcomes. In our latest blog post, AF Providence Academy MS educator Margaret McDowell shares her experience with implementing Wit & Wisdom, a literacy program that is known for improving learning outcomes. Discover how her innovative approach with this curriculum reinvigorated and strengthened student learning this year. Read the full story at the link in our bio to learn more about the impactful changes and insights from this dedicated educator, and look out for more stories on great learning at AF!

#teaching #curriculum #striveforexcellence

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