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Aug 06, 2019
The Power of Being “Weird”: A Scholar’s Story
Aniaha is member of the AF University Prep High Class of 2019. Below is a version of the speech she delivered on Senior Signing Day. Those who know…
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Jul 31, 2019
My Future is Bright: A Scholar’s Story
Daniella is a member of the AF Hartford High Class of 2019. Below is an excerpt from the speech she read on Senior Signing Day. What makes you want…
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Jul 10, 2019
Weathering All Storms & Opening New Doors: A Scholar’s Story
Jay’la is a member of the AF Amistad High Class of 2019. Below is the speech she shared at Senior Signing Day. I was told that I was to go to…
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Jul 03, 2019
Scholars Find Answers at the Brooklyn Science Fair
Why do leaves change colors in the fall? Which household materials make the best slime? What are the problems and causes of air pollution? These were…
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Jun 26, 2019
A Teacher’s Reflection: Pride and Identity
Megan Bearden is an associate dean of students at AF Brooklyn High School. As we continue to celebrate our seniors this week, Megan reflects on one of…
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Jun 05, 2019
“Express Yourself”: A Scholar’s Story
For Amistad Academy Elementary’s Black History Month assembly, fourth-grader Paije performed a powerful spoken word poem that she wrote herself. We…
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May 23, 2019
Meet Our Brooklyn Fifth Grade Scholars
Kevin, Kaitlyn, and Leo are fifth graders at AF North Brooklyn Prep Middle School. They shared their favorite things about school, advice, and future…
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May 15, 2019
Standing Up For What They Believe In: Meet the 4 Girls Who Led a New Haven Walkout
Nearly the entire student body at Elm City College Prep Middle engaged in a walkout to protest a recent police-involved shooting in the neighborhood…