.@YoungAchBPS 8th graders presented their portfolios of learning to teachers & judges at @MassAudubon Boston Nature Center! Thank you Jeri Robinson from @BostonSchools for serving as one of many judges from education, philanthropy, & corporations. Proud of our graduates! #WeareYA
Thank you @jplicks for serving up ice cream today during our @ClassDojo party to reward our @YoungAchBPS student leaders who have exhibited academic and personal excellence! #WeareYA@BostonSchools
Thank you to @cschools for hosting an inspiring showcase! @YoungAchBPS 6th grader Marlon co-emceed! Marlon & classmates discussed their STEM apprenticeships & networked with business executives. @YoungAchBPS students displaying college & career readiness! #WeareYA@BostonSchools
Our @YoungAchBPS 8th Grade Advanced Scientists are busy exploring Costa Rica! The group has hiked a waterfall, explored the rainforest & mangroves, met a boa constrictor, & studied edible plants. Experiential learning in action @BostonSchools! #PuraVida@BostonSTEM#WeareYA
Yesterday @YoungAchBPS 8th graders in Costa Rica made the trek from San Jose to a private rainforest reserve! They observed crocodiles, took in the scenery, & boarded a boat to the reserve, where they will begin exploring hands-on science. #PuraVida@BostonSchools@BostonSTEM
15 @YoungAchBPS 8th graders & staff took off today for a 9-day Costa Rica rainforest expedition! Students stay at a private reserve, studying wildlife & learning about conservation. Proud to work as part of @BostonSchools to close opportunity & achv gaps. !Pura Vida! @BostonSTEM
.@YoungAchBPS was honored to host civil rights activist Gertrude Brown, who shared her experiences from a 1960 sit-in! Her story inspired our students. It's all about "Social justice through academic excellence and responsible leadership!" #WeAreYA@BostonSchools @bpsengage
Thank you to @HarlemLacrosse for taking several deserving @YoungAchBPS 5th graders on a Feb vacation trip to NY to tour 2 college campuses, watch high level lacrosse, & bond! Thank you for showing our students what will await them in their college careers! @BostonSchools#WeAreYA
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for our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration. Performances honored black leaders in the arts, science, education, and social justice. Congratulations to our student performers who rehearsed for months to honor our shared history! #WeareYA@BostonSchools
.@YoungAchBPS teacher Joel Richards making the connection between lower student to tracher ratios and lower suspension rates: “bring back the love & compassion that our communities are missing” #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool