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Jun 01, 2020
Educating Our Children: Talking to Kids About Racism & Police Brutality
On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after a Minneapolis police officer held him pinned to the ground with a knee on his neck. The…
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May 20, 2020
Leading for Racial Equity: On COVID-19
As a network serving predominantly Black and Latinx students, it is critical that we reflect on the role race plays in our cities, our schools, and…
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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…
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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…
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Apr 17, 2019
Supporting Teachers Through Lesson Resources
At Achievement First, we deeply believe in ensuring that our teachers and scholars are successful in the classroom. To deliver on this commitment, we…
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Feb 27, 2019
Celebrating Black History All Year
Questen Benjamin teaches eighth grade history at AF Apollo Middle School. In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson founded the precursor to Black…
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Nov 09, 2017
What We’re Reading: Resources
In light of recent tragedies, both close to home in New York and across the country, we wanted to share some resources. These resources that have…
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Aug 10, 2017
What We’re Reading: Summer Edition
It’s hard to believe, but after weeks of barbecues, days at the park and trips to the beach, school starts one week from today! But that…