Young Achievers

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.@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

We are so proud of Ms. Self and her class for their efforts, and thank you @icivics @c2cboston @BostonSchools @HistoryDeptBPS !

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

.@YoungAchBPS 8th grader Scarlet is thankful for @BostonSchools teachers like Tasheena Burnett, who challenges her students to push their thinking to new heights! #TeacherAppreciationWeek & #TeacherofColorAppreciationDay! #WeLoveTOC #TOCAppreciationDay #ThanksTOC @BCassellius

Check out @YoungAchBPS 8th grader Jesley discuss Ms. Tracy Self's impact as we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationDay & #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Ms. Self has empowered Jesley as a learner and leader! Thank you @BostonSchools teachers for your inspirational efforts each day! #WeareYA

Check out this powerful, personal story from @YoungAchBPS 5th grader Camila in honor of #TeacherAppreciationDay & #TeacherAppreciationWeek. We celebrate Camila's success, Miss Brockington's tireless efforts, & all of our @YoungAchBPS teachers! @BostonSchools #WeareYA

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

.@YoungAchBPS 6th graders climbed 600 ft in 40 mins in NH w/ the @AppMtnClub! Notable quotes: "I am out of my element & winning," "I made a new friend." Science, leadership, & teamwork in action. Thank you @easternbank for supporting us! #JoinUsforGood #WeareYA @BostonSchools

.@YoungAchBPS 6th graders headed out to the @AppMtnClub in NH for a 3-day science expedition! Students will hike & learn about a new ecosystem as part of a year-round science program. Thank you to @easternbank for sponsoring this experience @BostonSchools #JoinUsForGood #WeareYA

#bostonGOW Play of the Game: @YoungAchBPS 7th Grader Jasaad Fenton Behind the Back for the hoop and the harm! youtu.be/RCyIwW0Ej6c @BCYFcenters @BostonSchools @GlobeSchools @BostonHeraldHS @AthleticsBPS

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

It was great to host you @harborwomenlax! @HarlemLacrosse

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

Great opportunity thru @leadershipSTEM & @SouthwestAir to attend the @leadershipSTEM summer conference! Our @YoungAchBPS teachers would love to attend to learn more about aligning our curriculum to STEM workforce skills! #SLACONTEST #CONTEST @KelliLWells stemleadershipalliance.org/contest-win-a-…

.@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

Packed house at @YoungAchBPS 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