So often in the math classroom, the lecture format reigns supreme. So much of the classroom experience as we remember it involves heavy textbooks, bulky graphing calculators, and a smattering of formulas on the blackboard. But Upper School Math teacher Nate Bridge wants to ask: "What if the future of the Math classroom looks more like an investigation?"
Read The StoryIt can be a great experience for students to work—many work on the weekends or get internships during the summer months. But what about students who operate their own business? As he nears the end of 10th grade, Esa McCants ’25 is reflecting more on his own journey as a small business owner and their plans for the future.
Read The StoryAfter months of careful planning, logistics, rehearsal and marketing, the Black Student Union at AFS put on an incredible performance in the 5th Annual Black Excellence Night. In a reflection on the evening, B.E.N. Committee member Nevaeh Brown '25 captures both the immense reach of the program and the emotional heart that beats at the center of the night.
Read The Story“AFS fosters so much confidence, creativity and curiosity in my children that I couldn’t imagine a more meaningful environment.”
“AFS helped me to challenge myself and to understand what college courses feel like. I had the space to push myself, with an active support system.”
“When we were looking for a school for our older son, we decided to try AFS for one year. Now 14 years later both our sons are thriving. ”
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