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Briya on NPR!

September 25, 2015/in Blog, News /by briya

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.

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Briya honored by White House as outstanding program in Hispanic education

Bright Spot

September 24, 2015/in Blog, News /by briya

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

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Dara Koppelman, Chief Nursing Officer at Mary’s Center welcomes students

MA Induction 2015

September 8, 2015/in Blog, Workforce Development /by briya

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

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Briya in New America

September 4, 2015/in Blog, Family Literacy, News, Pre-K /by briya

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

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Brookings Institution Study

July 23, 2015/in Blog, Community Schools, Early Childhood, ESL, News, Pre-K /by briya

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

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MA graduates pose with their diplomas

MA Graduation 2015

July 7, 2015/in Blog, Workforce Development /by briya

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

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Student receiving diploma

NEDP Graduates 2015

June 26, 2015/in Blog, NEDP /by briya

Students earn high school diplomas from Briya “My goal is to be a good mother to my children and have them see that it is never too late to study,” said Florencia Ibarra, one of three students who earned her high school diploma from Briya this June. Ibarra, a mother of four from Mexico, started… Continue Reading NEDP Graduates 2015

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Student listening to representative talk

Briya Know Your Rights Events 2015

May 14, 2015/in Blog, Community Schools /by briya

Know Your Rights event provides students with valuable resources Briya students learned about their rights as workers, tenants, immigrants, and parents living in DC during Briya’s first Know Your Rights info fair on May 6. Held at Briya’s Ontario Road site, the event was an opportunity for various local organizations to share their resources and… Continue Reading Briya Know Your Rights Events 2015

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Anabel Cruz and her children after receiving her award

STARS Awards 2015

May 12, 2015/in Blog, ESL, Family Literacy, News /by briya

Briya students shine at charter schools STARS Tribute Two Briya students, Yanira Umaña and Anabel Cruz, were honored at the 2015 STARS Tribute, an annual event that celebrates the best students, parents and school leaders in DC public charter schools. The tribute is organized by the DC Association for Chartered Public Schools. Umaña was a… Continue Reading STARS Awards 2015

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Student with reading award

Reading Challenge 2015

May 11, 2015/in Blog, Family Literacy /by briya

Briya students complete successful Reading Challenge Can you imagine spending over 1750 hours (73 days) reading? What about reading almost 1,300 books in 4 weeks? Briya students did just that in the past month during their Reading Challenge! From April 8 to May 8, all students in Briya’s Basic and Intermediate family literacy classes read… Continue Reading Reading Challenge 2015

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Graduates holding up their diplomas

CDA Graduation 2015

April 7, 2015/in Blog, News, Workforce Development /by briya

45 students graduate from CDA program Forty-five students from Briya’s Child Development Associate (CDA) Program celebrated the completion of their coursework and the beginning of their professional careers at a graduation ceremony on April 2. Briya’s Child Development Associate course prepares students for jobs such as an early childhood teacher or a licensed home daycare… Continue Reading CDA Graduation 2015

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Briya prekindergarten students practicing bedtime routines

Briya Sweet Dreamzzz Training

April 2, 2015/in Blog, ESL, Parenting, Pre-K /by briya

Good night and Sweet Dreamzzz: Briya students learn about sleep Following his teacher’s lead, Samuel gently places his teddy bear in its cardboard bed, tucks the yellow blanket under its chin and whispers, “Good night.” Samuel and his fellow Briya prekindergarten students were practicing bedtime routines as part of sleep education training provided by Sweet… Continue Reading Briya Sweet Dreamzzz Training

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Student with hard hat on learning about buildings

Pre-K Studies

March 23, 2015/in Blog, Pre-K /by briya

Studies provide pre-kindergarten students with in-depth learning Pre-K classes at each of Briya’s three sites have been busy this winter doing studies on boxes, buildings, and clothing. Studies in pre-K classrooms last from six to ten weeks and allow preschoolers to dig deep into a particular topic. Boxes study at Bancroft site Pre-K students at… Continue Reading Pre-K Studies

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Mayor Bowser with Briya student council member

Bowser Visit

December 9, 2014/in Blog, ESL, News /by briya

Bowser visits Briya student council meeting Mayor Elect Muriel Bowser visited Briya’s student council meeting this fall, where students asked her to continue to support Briya’s family literacy model. Bowser listened to students’ thoughts on how adult education benefits families and helps students integrate into their community. Students also expressed the need for more a… Continue Reading Bowser Visit

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Teacher talking to students sitting in circle

New Preschool Class

December 9, 2014/in Blog, Pre-K /by briya

Briya Pre-K program adapts to better serve students The preschool program at Briya’s Ontario Road location has been expanded and improved for this school year. Instead of having one large preschool class, as the site did previously, preschoolers are now divided into two slightly smaller classes. This enables Briya to serve more students, and the… Continue Reading New Preschool Class

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