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,…

In every school there are hundreds of stories of perseverance, triumph, and amazing growth. Angel’s story is one of those. We sat down with Angel, a…

14-year-old Julie, a student at AF Bridgeport Academy Middle, is involved with local civic engagement groups such as Bridgeport Generation Now and…

Can kids get passionate about learning — and develop the persistence to follow where it leads? One school has a plan By: Brenda Iasevoli The…

We asked scholars like Ma’Leiah to tell us about some of their Black heroes from the past and present. Check out their stories! “I really like Mae…

Mahogany is a sophomore at AF Amistad High in New Haven. Every morning, when I get up and iron my clothes, I watch the news. I was shocked by…

Shaliyah is an 8th grader at AF Bridgeport Academy Middle. When I was growing up in New York, I saw only two black teachers the whole time. I…

Step into a day in the life of three Achievement First students, and see what happens when potential meets opportunity. We’d love to have you…