Rewriting the Script
Phase I was survival. Phase II was the blues. Now, it’s time to get back to our values and get on with life in the COVID-19 era. It’s month No....
Reflections
A Message to Achieve Atlanta Scholars
For the last few days I have been grieving for George Floyd, who was murdered in broad daylight by a police officer. I also grieve for countless other Black people whose lives have been unjustly...
OneGoal Metro Atlanta’s COVID-19 Response
Taylor Ramsey is the Executive Director of OneGoal Metro Atlanta, one of our College Access Partners. Prior to this role, Taylor served as VP of training and support at Teach For America, leading...
College Graduation During COVID-19
Leaders across our community are envisioning a new world. At Achieve Atlanta, our students are doing their part and we must do ours. One of these amazing students, Bianca Smith, provides inspiration...
New Tech Helps APS Students Challenge Themselves for Better College Success
Growing up, I played tennis. I wasn’t very good, but I learned a lot about myself, especially about how external challenges impacted my performance. Because of my rank on the team, I was often...
Welcoming Three New Team Members
Achieve Atlanta is growing! We are excited to introduce three new team members, bringing additional capabilities and increasing our ability to carry out our mission and...
I Didn’t Let My Story End #BoldExpectations
My mom always had bold expectations for me, but I don’t know that I always understood them. She really believed in me, and what I could do with my life. I think that’s probably 50% of what drives...