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ANCS believes in the power that comes from students learning with and from classmates of different backgrounds. Our school is affiliated with the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools.

The Wonderful Women of ANCS: Narin’s Story

The Wonderful Women of ANCS: Narin’s Story

I’m not originally from this area, but have lived in Grant Park since 2003. I was offered a faculty position in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at...

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March 17, 2021
Telling Our Story
Passing Down an Exposure to the Arts: Victor’s Story

Passing Down an Exposure to the Arts: Victor’s Story

Before I moved to Atlanta in 95, I spent years traveling the Southeast singing in Rock bands. After one of my concerts, a professor of music at Georgia State University,...

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February 5, 2021
Telling Our Story
From Inaugural Class to ANCS Parent: Kendi’s Story

From Inaugural Class to ANCS Parent: Kendi’s Story

I started at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School in 2000 as part of the inaugural class and graduated in 2008. My mother chose ANCS when we moved to the area because...

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February 4, 2021
Telling Our Story
ANCS Teachers Reflect On The Beginning: Annette & Molly’s Story

ANCS Teachers Reflect On The Beginning: Annette & Molly’s Story

Annette Wawerna: I didn’t start teaching until 2010 but have been with ANCS from the very start as one of the founding parents. I assisted with choosing curriculum and...

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December 18, 2020
Telling Our Story
ANCS Parent & New York Times Correspondent: Richard’s Story

ANCS Parent & New York Times Correspondent: Richard’s Story

I grew up mostly in New Orleans, and have lived in a bunch of places, but we moved to Grant Park in 2006 from Los Angeles. I was working for...

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December 9, 2020
Telling Our Story
ANCS Alumna Returns to Teach: Taria’s Story

ANCS Alumna Returns to Teach: Taria’s Story

I was born in Atlanta and raised in the Grant Park area. When it was time to select a school for kindergarten, ANCS immediately stood out to my family because...

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November 4, 2020
Telling Our Story
Grandparents & Special Friends Day Reflection

Grandparents & Special Friends Day Reflection

For maybe the past three years or so, every time my sister's school has held their Grandparents and Special Friends Day, I’ve been the one to go. In fact, I think...

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October 16, 2019
Telling Our Story
Grandparents & Special Friends Day Reflection

Grandparents & Special Friends Day Reflection

Our family is reflecting more about Grandparents and Special Friends Day this year because we regretfully cannot be present for the first time in many years. We travel...

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October 16, 2019
Telling Our Story
Transitioning from Fifth to Sixth Grade

Transitioning from Fifth to Sixth Grade

This is my fifth year as a sixth grade mathematics instructor and over the years I’ve seen many kids transition and adjust to the curriculum and expectations of middle...

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September 24, 2019
Telling Our Story
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