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Oct 18, 2018
I Performed in a BET Series: A Scholar’s Story (Part II)
AF Aspire Elementary fourth-grader Navaeh was one of TWO AF scholars recently selected to participate in the BET Digital Series “Are You Kidding…
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Oct 03, 2018
I Performed in a BET Series: A Scholar’s Story (Part I)
AF Bushwick Middle fifth-grader Kavon was one of TWO AF scholars recently selected to participate in the BET Digital Series “Are You Kidding Me?”…
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Sep 27, 2018
What Hispanic Heritage Means to Me: A Scholar’s Story
We sat down with Christopher, a third grader at Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy, to learn more about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to…
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Aug 29, 2018
AF Brooklyn High Scholars Speak Their Truths Through Speech & Debate
What does team president Esmeralda love about Speech & Debate? “It is a time where I command the stage, and I have time to share my family’s…
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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,…
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Jun 08, 2018
“I Feel Changed”: A Scholar’s Story
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…
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May 02, 2018
I’m Reclaiming My Voice
14-year-old Julie, a student at AF Bridgeport Academy Middle, is involved with local civic engagement groups such as Bridgeport Generation Now and…
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Apr 18, 2018
AF Greenfield Featured in the Hechinger Report
Can kids get passionate about learning — and develop the persistence to follow where it leads? One school has a plan By: Brenda Iasevoli The…