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Apr 01, 2020
Resources: Fun Online Activities
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 […]
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Mar 26, 2020
Resources: Talking to Kids
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 […]
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Jan 14, 2020
Why I’m a Proud AF Parent
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 […]
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Oct 18, 2019
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: A Family’s Story Part III
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 […]
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Oct 16, 2019
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: A Family’s Story Part II
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 […]
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Jul 25, 2018
From One Parent to Another: Kindergarten at AF
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 […]
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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, 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 […]
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Sep 28, 2017
What it Means to be Puerto Rican: A Scholar & Parent Reflection
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 […]