School Choice Panel prepares Briya students to make informed choices for their children Looking at school websites is one way to learn about options for your children’s education. But hearing directly from school leaders and asking them questions can be even more valuable. Family literacy students had the chance to do just that during Briya’s… Continue Reading School Choice Panel 2016
Family literacy students prepare for jobs and careers How do I get a job in DC? After a recent job preparation unit, students in Briya’s Advanced I family literacy class are well-equipped to answer that question. The students began by thinking about their skills and past experience to decide what types of jobs they’d like… Continue Reading Advanced I Job Fair
New America Report highlights successful dual language learner strategies in DC A recent report from the New America Foundation focuses on DC policies and programs, including Briya, that excel at supporting young dual language learners. The report, put out by New America’s Dual Language Learners National Work Group, points to a number of lessons policymakers… Continue Reading Briya in New America Report!
MA students practice in Georgetown’s state-of-the-art facility Briya’s Medical Assistant students had a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and collaboration during a recent trip to Georgetown University’s innovative simulation center. At the center, MA students learned from and alongside Georgetown nursing students while acting out various scenarios that could occur in their medical work. With… Continue Reading MA Sim Lab Visit
Briya shines during 10-year charter review Briya is looking forward to the future after earning exceptional charter review results and having its charter renewed. The DC Public Charter School Board is required to conduct reviews of charter schools every five years to ensure they are meeting academic, legal and fiscal standards. Briya received outstanding results… Continue Reading Briya 10-Year Review
Check out this great story about Briya’s dual-generation model that aired on the ABC 7 News (WJLA)!
Students share and celebrate their cultures Briya’s family literacy students, who come from nearly 40 different countries, recently celebrated their many cultures during parenting class and PACT time. Students shared their countries’ food, objects, music and clothing—arroz con leche from Mexico, an outfit from Myanmar, a model of a pyramid from Egypt, a dance from… Continue Reading Sharing Cultures PACT 2015
Briya families advocate for high-quality early education Some of Briya’s smallest students stepped up to advocate for the importance of their education this fall. Briya PreK students and their parents gathered on the grounds of the US Capitol to raise awareness of the benefits of early education during the Miles Ahead for Early Learning rally.… Continue Reading Miles Ahead Rally 2015
Briya student wins AEFL Week contest with letter to councilmember Manuche Gonclaves, a student in Briya’s Advanced II family literacy class, is committed to her education in spite of obstacles that she faces as a student, parent and immigrant. Gonclaves advocated for adult learners like herself in a letter to 4th Ward councilmember Brandon Todd,… Continue Reading AEFL Week 2015
The ways Briya’s unique model benefits immigrant families are highlighted in a story by Armando Trull for NPR. Read and listen to the story here.
Briya honored by White House as outstanding program in Hispanic education Briya has been named a Bright Spot in Hispanic Education by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. This award, created in honor of the Initiative’s 25th anniversary, recognizes exceptional programs nationwide that support Latino education and opportunities. “There has been notable… Continue Reading Bright Spot
Medical assistant class of 2016 welcomed “Always work as a team and help one another.” “Start studying the first day of school so you’re not piling it up.” “Don’t doubt yourself. Confidence is key.” This was among the advice the incoming class of Briya’s Medical Assistant (MA) Program received from previous students as they were… Continue Reading MA Induction 2015
New America article highlights success of Briya’s family engagement model Briya’s strategies for engaging the parents of dual language learners in their children’s education are featured as outstanding in an article by the New America Foundation. Approaches that are part of Briya’s parenting classes and PACT time, including encouraging learning at home and providing parents… Continue Reading Briya in New America
Brookings Institution study shows benefits of Briya and Mary’s Center’s partnership Briya’s partnership with Mary’s Center is featured in a study by the Brookings Institution as a valuable example of how schools and clinics can work together to strengthen communities. “The combination of a school and clinic that function together as a ‘hub’ to provide… Continue Reading Brookings Institution Study
First class of Briya Medical Assistants recognized The fourteen graduates from the first class of Briya’s Medical Assistant (MA) Program were celebrated at the school’s graduation and recognition ceremony on June 23, 2015. “This is a dream that has definitely come true, and I am grateful for this program and the great people that come… Continue Reading MA Graduation 2015
