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"I attribute my son's success largely to the attention he has received from the teachers and administrators at Thurgood Marshall Academy. TMA's staff works well with students and is always available to parents. I am deeply grateful for TMA and its effect in my son's life."

—Frances Lyles, a parent of a Thurgood Marshall Academy Graduate

"The teachers at this school gave us a dream; they gave us something to chase—something a lot of kids didn't have when they started at this school. When people set high expectations for you, you start to set them for yourself, for what you can be and what you can accomplish in life."

—Lawrence Chambers, Thurgood Marshall Academy Graduate

Thurgood Marshall Academy is a model for how we can ensure that all of the District’s students get a first-class education...Thurgood Marshall Academy will work to prepare the next generation of city leaders.

"Thurgood Marshall Academy makes an important contribution to the education of students in southeast Washington. Learning occurs through discussions and analysis, as in law school, paired with supports like mentoring, tutoring, and community activities. TMA effectively meets the students' needs and prepares them for success in college and our community."

—Vincent C. Gray, Chair, Council of the District of Columbia

"The enthusiasm that TMA students have for learning is contagious because the environment at TMA fosters learning through interactions and hands-on experiences. This excitement will ensure that TMA students not only earn high school diplomas, but that they also make learning a life-long priority."

—Eleanor Holmes Norton, Member of Congress US House of Representatives