In honor of Women’s History Month and its 2024 theme of “Women in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” we are shining a light on the women who take part in Achievement First’s Lead for Racial Equity (LRE) Fellows cohort. As a part of our organization’s ongoing commitment to racial equity and professional development, the year long program aims to strengthen equity leadership across our organization and build capacity to engage in LRE conversations across our schools.
Today, we feature Ashley, a teacher at @af_providence_es and LRE fellow. Swipe to learn why she thinks its important to have women’s perspectives in DEI work and the importance of representation.
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, our @afenvision_es scholars dressed in their favorite purple outfits for Wear Purple Day this past Monday! Swipe to see some of our smiling scholars! 💜
We were thrilled to have had the talented, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter @munilong visit our Achievement First Brownsville Elementary School scholars last Friday! Her inspiring presence and positive message on the importance of education left a lasting impact on our students. We are so grateful that Muni shared her time and talents with us!
Step into the shoes of Esther, a talented University Prep High School senior, as she shares her journey from navigating AP classes to learning piano and joining the band. Check out her day in the life and get a glimpse into the experience of a dedicated Achievement First student truly making the most of her high school experience!
This #WomensHistoryMonth, Achievement First proudly celebrates the fearless women who`ve shaped our past, present, and future! From pioneers in leadership to champions of equality, we honor their achievements and contributions. Let`s continue to strive for gender equality and uplift the voices advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion. At AF, we`re committed to leading for racial equity and supporting the remarkable women paving the way to a more inclusive world.
Yesterday was an extraordinary day at Achievement First Amistad High School! We had the honor of hosting Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, who joined our students in selecting the order of names for the 2024 presidential primary ballots. Following the selection process, Secretary Thomas generously shared insights and answered questions from our AP Government and Politics students.
Our 4th graders at @afapollo_es brought history to life with their #BlackHistoryMonth Wax Museum! We love seeing our students learning about groundbreaking figures and unforgettable moments in history! Swipe to see them all dressed up!
Do you recognize any of these historical figures? Let us know in the comments!
Today, Achievement First concludes our #BlackHistoryMonth Divine Nine series by spotlighting Raina, the principal of @afhartfordsummit and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Swipe to learn more about how the organization has become a sisterhood for her and the impact it has had on her role as principal at AF!