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Tanya Paperny

A Decade of Service to Academy of Hope

first heard of Academy of Hope (AoH) in 2016 from the article “When Low-Income Parents Go Back to School.” Washington, DC was starting to feel like home after living here for nine years, so I committed to finding local volunteer opportunities and deepening my connections in Ward 5.

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Lecester Johnson

The Transformative Impact of Adult Charter Schools in the U.S.

As the CEO of Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that education has on adult learners. At the Academy of Hope, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey. For many adults, a second chance at education serves as a gateway to economic stability, personal growth, and stronger communities.

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