Upcoming School Year Embraces New Leadership, Classes, and Clubs
Now that summer vacation has come to an end, Thurgood Marshall Academy is looking forward to an exciting school year, an energetic freshmen class and …read more
The Warrior
When a Student Becomes a Teacher: Alicia’s Story
Alicia on graduation day from University of Texas at Austin
Faculty and staff at Thurgood Marshall Academy continue to rave about Alicia Hargrove (TMA ‘10) and her many accomplishments. She graduated from the University of Texas, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in History. But it was a teaching position in Mexico that prepared her for a role at TMA. Now that the tables have turned—and Hargrove is the teacher and not the student—she embraces the ability to impact young people’s lives. In fact, she’s been on staff at Thurgood Marshall Academy since 2014, serving as a long-term substitute teacher and Programs Associate.
Teachers & Students Benefit from Professional Development Opportunities
At Thurgood Marshall Academy, the beginning of each school year starts with Teacher Academy, an intensive, two-week training that provides time for all teachers to …read more
Thurgood Marshall Academy names Richard Pohlman Interim Executive Director
WASHINGTON — Thurgood Marshall Academy’s Board of Trustees announced that Richard Pohlman has been named as the school’s Interim Executive Director. Mr. Pohlman is an …read more
A Journey from Average to Great: Aris’ Story
Aris Morrison, Class of 2010
Thurgood Marshall Academy is proud of its 100% college acceptance rate among graduating seniors. To carry on this 11-year tradition, the College Counseling office works strategically with students to guide them along the application process. The efforts ensure that seniors apply for schools in three specific buckets: reach, target, and safety. Aris Morrison (TMA ‘10) remembers being introduced to this idea in Senior Seminar, a required course for 12th graders. He learned that reach schools were more competitive to gain acceptance into and target schools are often a student’s top choice because they meet the standards in most, if not all, of the required areas. However, the class lesson became a life-lesson when Morrison realized he identified with students more likely to be accepted into safety schools, colleges or universities for students who have not performed well academically.
Students Transform into World Leaders During Trip to Spain & Morocco
Five Thurgood Marshall Academy students ignited their passion for cultural enrichment when they signed up for an intensive 18-month long program with the Global Scholars …read more
Thurgood Marshall Academy Received National Media Coverage in Politico Magazine
Politico Magazine spotlights Thurgood Marshall Academy in “You’re Not Going to Give Up,” an informative piece that showcases the evolution of the Charter School movement …read more
Juniors Have Law Firm Tutoring to Thank for Success
Now that most students are home for the summer, they have time to reflect on some of the achievements that they’ve accomplished this past school …read more
Community Service Matters: Keosha’s Story
Keosha Lamberson, Class of 2010
Keosha Lamberson didn’t imagine that a service trip to Louisiana, Mississippi, and other southern states where residents were barely making ends meet would be an eye-opening experience that would shape her future in bringing about community change. Lamberson, who was just 14-years-old at the time, was a freshman at Thurgood Marshall Academy and struggled to put forth the effort required to succeed. However, the service trip gave her the ‘focus’ she needed to get back on track by the time she graduated from Thurgood Marshall Academy in 2010.
Class of 2015 Graduates Are ‘Conquerors’ Who Won’t Accept Defeat
On June 12, Thurgood Marshall Academy celebrated seniors’ academic success and applauded their 100% college acceptance during the 10th annual graduation. More than 800 guests, …read more