Anna Murray-Douglass Academy recently celebrated the unveiling of a new mural that honors the school's namesake and promotes local history. The mural was inspired by the community. The new restorative justice program on campus is working well, and as a result, there has been a big rise in student-led mediation and good behavior in the classroom. This spring, the school also held a record-breaking "Family Literacy Night," where they gave away hundreds of free books to students and their families to get them to read at home.

Q1. How does the daily curriculum at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy keep the memory of its namesake alive?

Ans. Students do heritage and historical storytelling projects that honor African American history and the roots of the Rochester community.

Q2. Does Anna Murray-Douglass Academy offer any special mentoring for students who want to be leaders in cities?

Ans. We work with local advocates to hold leadership workshops that teach students how to make their neighborhoods better.

Q3. What does Anna Murray-Douglass Academy do to help its urban students be emotionally strong?

Ans. Our staff helps students deal with stress and build emotional strength by having daily mindfulness sessions and special peace rooms.

Q4. Does Anna Murray-Douglass Academy have any community service programs that include cleaning up the neighborhood?

Ans. Students help make the streets and parks around their school look better by taking part in seasonal "Care for Corn Hill" events.

Q5. How does Anna Murray-Douglass Academy include families in the process of setting academic goals for each semester?

Ans. We hold "Success Dinners" where parents and teachers work together to make plans for students' academic and social lives that are unique to each student.