As we continue to adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, we are living our values now more than ever. We know many folks are looking for new things to do with families and kids at home, so we’ve rounded up some fun online resources. From virtual zoo visits to read-alouds from your favorite authors, check […]

As we continue to adjust to the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19), we are living our values now more than ever. We know that school closures and the many changes to our daily lives can cause a lot of uncertainty and anxiety for all of us. We’ve compiled some resources you may find helpful as you […]

Yaneli is a proud parent and student service manager at Achievement First. Her children, Celene and Yanmark, attend AF Providence Elementary and Middle School. We sat down with Yaneli to learn more about her experience as a parent at AF. Tell us about yourself and your family. I’m originally from the Dominican Republic, and I […]

We’re proud to celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions all year long. This week we’re even more excited because we sat down with an AF family to learn more about what Hispanic heritage means to them! Earlier this week, we talked to first-grader Iset and her mom Melissa who are both at AF Bushwick Elementary. Today, we […]

We’re proud to celebrate the Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions all year long. This week we’re even more excited because we sat down with an AF family to learn more about what Hispanic heritage means to them! Earlier this week, we talked to Iset, a first-grader at AF Bushwick Elementary. Today, we’re sitting down with […]

Kenneth Santana is a proud elementary school parent at Achievement First. I remember being in your shoes a few years ago asking myself – which school will provide my child with the best education? My daughter Inez started at Achievement First in kindergarten and is now entering the third grade. As Inez enters her 4th […]

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, a fourth-grader at AF Hartford Academy Elementary, and her mother Prudence, to hear her story. Tell us about yourself! How do you describe yourself? Shiloh: I am funny. Funny and […]

Joey is a seventh-grader at AF Summit Middle School. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with him and his mom, Sunshine Ortiz, to talk about the importance of culture. Why is Hispanic Heritage Month meaningful to you? Sunshine: We came from Puerto Rico, and not many people know the struggles that my family went […]