The AFEI Program: DCPS Quotes
"We particularly appreciate the Alliance's long-standing commitment to provide international exposure and experience to some of the city's poorest children in ethnically isolated communities who would not otherwise have this opportunity."
Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools.
“The French classes have been a priceless gift over the years. They serve to enrich the lives of the children by giving them a wonderful learning experience that they would never have had in elementary school. Merci!”
Joyce Grimes, Principal Ketcham Elementary School.
"Every Tuesday I love to go to school because I have French and I see Miss Abi. We sing in French, sometimes we eat, we always have fun!"
Nydia Cooper, fourth grade, Ketcham Elementary School.
"Bieng a part of the AFEI program for nearly six years now, I have succeeded in establishing a unique connection with my students and every visit is a personnal enrichment for me."
Alice Rousie. Alliance Francaise Teacher.
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia:
Award from the « DC Center for Global Education and Leadership » to l'Alliance Française de Washington in recognition for the success of the AFEI outreach program.
Claudia Bezaka, World Language Coordinator (DCPS), Dr. Clifford Janey, Trudi Rishikof, Laurent Mellier, Executive Director, (Alliance Française de Washington) and Sally Schwartz.