In celebration of Black History Month, students across the lower, intermediate, and high school participated in a variety of creative and educational projects designed to highlight culture, history, and student voice. Students chose from four project options—presentations, teacher interviews, art, or music—allowing them to explore Black history in ways that matched their interests and strengths.

At ASUA, inclusion is not only something we strive to create for our students - it is something we actively build for our team. We recognize that every individual who walks through our doors brings more than their professional skills. They bring lived experiences, identities, responsibilities, strengths, and needs that shape how they show up each day. Honoring that reality is at the core of how we support our employees.

“Voices: Listeners in the Noise” is a short film style documentary following a handful of Autistic individuals through their daily movements and sound experiences. The general theme of the project was to center Autistic voices and give us space to discuss our sensory experiences around a city, mainly Philadelphia, with an emphasis on sound. It was created as a way to inform the general public of sound needs, and to open the opportunity to really think about if Autistic people

Whether it was day one or day one hundred, I would start my day with my students and staff the same way: holding each other accountable. Accountability starts from the top, and when we hold each other accountable, we can make every day more productive.

At ASUA, inclusion extends beyond the students and families we serve - it is embedded in how we work, grow, and lead together.