Growing up I was given the opportunity to attend amazing schools. However, those schools were often outside of my zip code and required me to give up…

Mindy Rice trains hard and works harder. The triathlete and educator is the founding principal of AF Promesa Elementary, the newest addition to…

At Achievement First, we believe that curricula should be designed with both the college-ready standards and the learning experience in mind. Our…

Even though our buildings are closed, our schools are still very much in session. Today, we’re talking to a teacher at AF Apollo Middle to learn…

In July, Achievement First will undergo an exciting leadership transition, with Dacia Toll serving as our sole CEO, supported by a president and…

We miss our scholars and AF family every day, so we’re working hard to find fun, new ways to connect with you. Our teachers and staff are sharing…

One of our favorite traditions is celebrating school leaders who have been with us for five, 10, and 15 years. These team members have grown with us,…

Michael Melvin is a teacher at Achievement First Brooklyn High School. We sat down with him to learn more about his journey over the last 10 years at…