This October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. The holiday, established by former President Barack Obama in 2009, emphasizes the importance of adapting literacy skills needed to navigate, comprehend, and
On September 16–17, Academy of Hope (AoH) learners and staff joined the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) for Flood the Hill: A National Advocacy Event. Held during Adult Education
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “43 million adults in the U.S. possess low literacy skills.” Of those 43 million, one in five adults in the D.C. struggle
At Academy of Hope (AoH), we know that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it’s a launchpad. This summer, our Academy of Hope Tech learners reached an incredible milestone: after
https://youtu.be/8yRq_zMgLJE?si=9cy8KAyTR3kCtBD5 In the first week of September, Academy of Hope (AoH) hosted “Adopt a Block” cleanups. “Adopt a Block” is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of the Clean City
By Caroline Bryant It’s almost time for the 2025-2026 school year, and we’re so excited to welcome learners to AoH! We can’t wait to see some familiar faces and meet
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.
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.
