Reach develops confident readers & capable leaders by training teens to teach younger students, creating academic growth for all.

Joined February 2011
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Throughout the school year, Reach helps teens develop the skills to become leaders inside the classroom. During the Summer Leadership Academy, they grow into leaders poised to go beyond the classroom. Support Reach: bit.ly/3oIY3tt
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Meet our new Executive Director, Dr. Jennifer Cartland. A lifelong educator, Jennifer has led teams, schools, and nonprofits to drive change for youth and youth-serving organizations. Learn More: youtu.be/AnvjAoAoIVI
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Welcome back, @jewelrashae! @Stanton_DC and DCPS are lucky to have you.
In 12 years, @jewelrashae is the 25th to earn The Reach Hoodie, given for exceptional commitment & engagement. She's the 1st from @AnacostiaHigh. In high school at NC A&T, she remained committed to Reach. Now, she's starting as a @dcpublicschools teacher at Stanton Elementary.
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In 12 years, @jewelrashae is the 25th to earn The Reach Hoodie, given for exceptional commitment & engagement. She's the 1st from @AnacostiaHigh. In high school at NC A&T, she remained committed to Reach. Now, she's starting as a @dcpublicschools teacher at Stanton Elementary.
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Thanks to Starbucks Partners (employees) & The @Starbucks Foundation for recognizing how we are making our communities stronger. Josh helped us get a grant from Starbucks, because he knows what Reach meant to him. Thanks Josh!
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So proud of all our @DunbarHSDC grads! Quiz: Can you name these two 2021 Dunbar grads that were part of Reach as elementary school students?
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Class Rank: 1 Published Books: 2 Years of College Paid For at @AmericanU: All of ‘em And today, she became the 24th to earn The Reach Hoodie, our highest honor. Congrats Riley! @BallouDC @shoutmousepress
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Proud to have 2 of our tutors in the top 10 in @hdwoodsonshs's class of 2021: Rena & Ashtun. Congrats to both of you!
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Big ups to Lauryn - once a tutor at Perry Street Prep, then an Eastern High grad - on her recent graduation from @Norfolkstate!
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Hey @PerryStein, remember when you did a story on the valedictorian at @BallouDC? She hasn’t stopped being great!
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Congrats Tionna!!
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉to Tionna G. for winning the National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase People's Choice award! Anacostia High School is very proud of you and all of your hard work! 🙌🏾#WhyAna
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What a great session! So thankful to be part of #TwitterForGood with @TwitterDC today. Can't wait to engage our teens in these great conversations during the upcoming Summer Leadership Academy.
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So proud of you, Jewel! #BlackGirlMagic @AnacostiaHigh #ward8
12 May 2021
First generation college student. Graduated in the top 10% of my class 🎓 Elementary School Teacher 👩🏽‍🏫🍎 The price just went all the way up!! #NCATalumna
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Congratulations to Binetou (PSP '12) on her recent graduation from UDC! She earned her AAS - Law Enforcement. She didn't take grad photos, because she says she's not done yet. Next up: BA in Criminal Justice!
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"She believed she could, so she did..." graduate from @ncatsuaggies today! So, so proud of @jewelrashae, and we can't wait to see what she does as she enter the teaching profession. Congrats, Jewel. We're all so proud of you!
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Wish I could add the s to enter (@twitter, when will you allow editing?!). Also, special shout out to @AnacostiaHigh for supporting Jewel's growth and development!
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Congrats to our 2021 grand prize scholarship winner, Sea’Aira, on her decision to attend @HowardU! @EasternHS @SahBrown_
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3 year tutor. 2x @shoutmousepress author. #ReachFellow. And, SAY THIS LOUD... Full Ride to @AmericanU. When running the world, remember tutoring at @DCPS_SimonES. Reach will never forget you. An incredible representative of the @BallouDC knights! @creidsboe @yetunde_reeves
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14 Apr 2021
Credit: BlackBirdRevolt (IG) HT, @kathylopes21
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