.Young Achievers 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

Packed house at Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools

Thank you to Harlem Lacrosse for taking several deserving Young Achievers 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! BostonPublicSchools #WeAreYA

.Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools @bpsengage

Great opportunity thru STEM Leadership Alliance & Southwest Airlines to attend the STEM Leadership Alliance summer conference! Our Young Achievers teachers would love to attend to learn more about aligning our curriculum to STEM workforce skills! #SLACONTEST #CONTEST Kelli Wells stemleadershipalliance.org/contest-win-a-…

15 Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools to close opportunity & achv gaps. !Pura Vida! Boston STEM Network

It was great to host you Hingham HS Girls Lacrosse! Harlem Lacrosse

Yesterday Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools Boston STEM Network

Our Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools! #PuraVida Boston STEM Network #WeareYA

#bostonGOW Play of the Game: Young Achievers 7th Grader Jasaad Fenton Behind the Back for the hoop and the harm! youtu.be/RCyIwW0Ej6c Boston Centers/BCYF BostonPublicSchools Boston Globe Schools Danny Ventura Boston Public Schools Athletics

.Young Achievers 6th graders headed out to the Appalachian Mtn Club 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 Eastern Bank for sponsoring this experience BostonPublicSchools #JoinUsForGood #WeareYA

.Young Achievers 6th graders climbed 600 ft in 40 mins in NH w/ the Appalachian Mtn Club! Notable quotes: "I am out of my element & winning," "I made a new friend." Science, leadership, & teamwork in action. Thank you Eastern Bank for supporting us! #JoinUsforGood #WeareYA BostonPublicSchools

Thank you to Citizen Schools for hosting an inspiring showcase! Young Achievers 6th grader Marlon co-emceed! Marlon & classmates discussed their STEM apprenticeships & networked with business executives. Young Achievers students displaying college & career readiness! #WeareYA BostonPublicSchools

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

Check out Young Achievers 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 BostonPublicSchools teachers for your inspirational efforts each day! #WeareYA

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

Thank you @jplicks for serving up ice cream today during our ClassDojo party to reward our Young Achievers student leaders who have exhibited academic and personal excellence! #WeareYA BostonPublicSchools

We are so proud of Ms. Self and her class for their efforts, and thank you iCivics Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts BostonPublicSchools BPSHistory !

.Young Achievers 8th graders presented their portfolios of learning to teachers & judges at Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center! Thank you Jeri Robinson from BostonPublicSchools for serving as one of many judges from education, philanthropy, & corporations. Proud of our graduates! #WeareYA

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