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Oct 28, 2020
Co-Teaching with Brooke: How Puppetry Transformed My Classroom
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…
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Jul 08, 2020
Meet Principal Mindy Rice
Mindy Rice trains hard and works harder. The triathlete and educator is the founding principal of AF Promesa Elementary, the newest addition to…
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Jun 17, 2020
Delivering Excellence: The AF Curriculum Fellows Program
At Achievement First, we believe that curricula should be designed with both the college-ready standards and the learning experience in mind. Our…
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May 13, 2020
An Inside Look at Remote Learning: Mr. Kentz
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…
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May 06, 2020
Meet AF’s New Superintendent: Stephanie Keenoy
In July, Achievement First will undergo an exciting leadership transition, with Dacia Toll serving as our sole CEO, supported by a president and…
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Apr 08, 2020
Learn Along with Us
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…
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Mar 11, 2020
Gratitude for Our Leaders
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,…
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Mar 04, 2020
Team & Family Stories: Meet Michael
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…