Al-Amin Education

New Beginnings Vocational Program in Washington, DC, is dedicated to providing academic and vocational education tailored for students with special needs and learning disabilities, ages 13 to 21. Founded in 2007, the program focuses on developing life skills, building self-esteem, and preparing students for the working world through hands-on instruction in various subjects. With a commitment to individualized support, New Beginnings offers small class sizes and specialized programs in areas such as automotive design, cosmetology, business education, and life skills. Graduates receive transition assistance to help them successfully navigate the job market and continue their personal development beyond their time at the school. Generated from the website

Marja Hilfiker, Linda Brown Myrick ( first AoH Graduate ), and Gayle Boss In 1985, Marja Hilfiker and Gayle Boss began tutoring adult students in need of high school credentials or literacy proficiency. They met with students in a small room meant for security guards at the Ritz a partment building in Adams Morgan. As word of their efforts spread, requests for help began to grow. Marja and Gayle served 19 students that first year, teaching two hours of math and two hours of reading each day. The two women consider Linda Brown, the first of their students to earn her GED, a co-founder of the Academy. Linda taught them what adult students needed most. The school grew, and soon Gayle and Marja opened a second site, at 16th and S streets N.W. Before long, the student population had grown to 70, and the number of volunteers to manage and train grew as well. Academy of Hope hired its first director in 1993, and moved into the National Baptist Memorial Church at the intersection of Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant in 1994. After more than 20 years, Academy of Hope has moved into a new facility, situated on the property of the 850-unit Edgewood Terrace apartment complex, owned by the Community Preservation and Development Corporation, a nonprofit housing developer. There, in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 5, one of the most underserved neighborhoods in the district, school provides families the hope and skills needed for a better life.

John Burroughs Elementary School, located in Ward 5 of Washington, D.C., has been a cornerstone of the community since 1921. With a mission to inspire curiosity and confidence, the school offers a variety of academic programs, including a robust STEM curriculum, aimed at fostering the growth and development of its students. The school engages families through events, such as parent-teacher meet and greets, and promotes involvement with initiatives like the Parent Teacher Organization and community partnerships. John Burroughs Elementary School continues to prioritize excellence in education, creating an environment where students leave equipped for future success. Generated from the website