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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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Students stand around a raised garden bed

Pre-K Students Dig into Learning

November 11, 2014/in Blog, Pre-K /by briya

Pre-K students learn through gardening This fall, preschoolers at Briya’s Ontario Road site have been learning in the garden! Children heard about how bulbs grow and looked at the different sizes of crocus, tulip, and daffodil bulbs before planting and watering them. In the spring, the children will get to see the bulbs they planted… Continue Reading Pre-K Students Dig into Learning

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Briya staff with Dept of Education representatives

Dept of Ed Visit

October 6, 2014/in Blog, News /by briya

US Department of Education leaders visit Briya Dr. Libby Doggett, Deputy Secretary for Policy and Early Learning at the US Department of Education, visited Briya’s Georgia location on September 29. Sharon Darling, President and Founder of the National Center for Families Learning, and other senior advisors from the Department of Education were also in attendance.… Continue Reading Dept of Ed Visit

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Briya student Elisabeth Hando with Briya's executive director Christie McKay at AEFL week

AEFL Week 2014

October 3, 2014/in Blog, Family Literacy, News /by briya

Briya student advocates for family literacy, wins essay contest Briya student Elisabeth Hando stepped up to advocate for herself and others during Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week, September 22-26. Hando, a native French speaker from Cameroon, started as an Advanced II student at Briya this year. As an assignment in her Digital Literacy… Continue Reading AEFL Week 2014

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Medical Assistant student recieves recognition from Briya staff member

Medical Assistants Recognized

September 18, 2014/in Blog, Workforce Development /by briya

Medical assistant students recognized, welcomed In an evening of celebration, students in the first and second classes of Briya’s medical assistant program participated in a recognition and induction ceremony. The class of 2014 was acknowledged for finishing their MA program coursework and for completing or being in the process of completing their 160-hour externship. These… Continue Reading Medical Assistants Recognized

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We Are Briya!

September 4, 2014/in Blog, Digital Literacy, ESL /by briya

Briya students practice English and computer skills by developing how-to videos This summer, Briya’s Advanced English and Digital Literacy classes participated in a video project designed to help students improve their English and technology skills through videos that teach fellow students how to act in real-world situations. The completed videos can be found here. In… Continue Reading We Are Briya!

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Briya in the Post!

August 7, 2014/in Blog, News /by briya

Washington Post writer Michael Alison Chandler recently visited Briya Public Charter School and wrote a terrific piece about our unique model.

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Briya grad on stage receiving her diploma

Briya’s First Grads

June 19, 2014/in Blog, NEDP /by briya

On June 25, for the first time, Briya Public Charter School students were awarded high school diplomas bearing the Briya name and logo. Six students donned cap and gown for the graduation ceremony. These Briya students spent many years studying English, math, computers, parenting, critical thinking and life skills  in order to earn their diplomas… Continue Reading Briya’s First Grads

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Stephanie Mintz in her office at Briya

Community Schools

February 10, 2014/in Blog, Community Schools /by briya

Briya PCS Builds Community Schools Program As one of six groups awarded DC community school grants for the 2013-14 school year, Briya is ramping up services to meet families’ diverse needs both in and out of the classroom. In January, social worker Stephanie Mintz joined Briya’s staff as community schools coordinator. Stephanie’s role is to… Continue Reading Community Schools

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