Dr. Rashad was interviewed by Betty Williams, Program Manager, about her thoughts on these questions: "What do you feel is the future of education for early learners? What are some of the things we need to do now as educators for our children to be ready for the future?" Read more to see her responses and thoughts.
Read MoreOnair Jackson is the only living child of Cassandra S. Pinkney, founder of Eagle Academy Public Charter School who passed away in September 2016. Onari is also the parent of a graduating 3rd grader. Check out her thoughts on Eagle's new Alumni Association and more.
Read MoreEagle Academy supports its graduate in choosing schools that support them in their continued learning. Principals Melanie Leonard and Royston Lyttle, as well as Family Engagement Coordinator, Josephine Mazyck explain how exactly Eagle supports students after 3rd grade.
Read MoreMs. Charnita Newburn and Ms. Regina Tucker had lunch with Eagle Academy's first 3rd grade graduates (2011). Check out what these soaring Eagles are up to now that they are in the 9th grade.
Read MoreChristopher Hammett graduated from Eagle Academy's second third grade graduating class. Learn more about his experience and see what he's been up to since leaving Eagle.
Read MoreMr. John Pinkney is the chair of the board of trustees for Eagle Academy Public Charter School and writes from his home in Navy Yard.
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We can no longer rely on the assumption that the academic, social, and financial future of our children will resemble the past. There will always be a need for basic academic skills such as reading, comprehension, mathematics, science and language arts. We expect that every child will learn these skills. The standardized test score results of Eagle students are proof that we accomplish these goals in the here and now. However, we also have to prepare our students for what is to come which is very different from what has been.
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