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First Week Wins at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy

The first week of school at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8 Academy brought excitement, learning, and plenty of fresh challenges. With 1,252 鶹 in grades K–8, the school serves a vibrant community where 52% of 鶹 identify as Black/African American, 40% as Hispanic/Latino, and 91% come from low-income households. Nearly 4 in 10 鶹 are English learners, highlighting both the diversity and resilience of this community.

 

For Chisom Oguh, a first-year Student Success Coach, those early days were filled with discovery:

“As a first-year AmeriCorps member, there is a lot of expectation connected with the title, but that doesn’t stop me from being excited. My partner teacher teaches 2nd grade, and it’s their second year, so both of us are still learning the ropes. While they pull 鶹 for targeted support, I walk around the classroom and monitor what the 鶹 are doing. It’s fun hearing kids try to make sense of nonsense words to practice fluency and spell out the word for the picture they’ve chosen to practice spelling. Overall, this year is shaping up to be an interesting one!”

From building confidence in literacy through morning small groups to learning alongside teachers and 鶹, the first week set the stage for growth and connection. At Dr. Marian G. Lacey K–8, these first-week wins show the power of teamwork, curiosity, and commitment.

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