Briya’s mission is to strengthen families through culturally responsive two-generation education.
Families enroll in Briya’s two-generation program together: immigrant parents study English (from basic to advance levels), digital literacy, and parenting while their children receive a high-quality early education. Briya also offers a high school diploma and training for Medical Assistant and Child Development Associate credentials. At Briya, families build on their strengths and gain tools and support for improved educational, economic, and social opportunities.
06/01/2026
Today marks the beginning of Pride Month, which honors the achievements, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community, while raising awareness of ongoing issues of inequality. This month also commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.
Here are some celebrations happening in DC: https://washington.org/event/capital-pride-2026-0
05/27/2026
We're excited that Lisa Luceno, our Senior Director of Early Childhood Strategy, will participate in a webinar on early literacy on May 28 at 3:00 pm. This webinar is part of the Learning Across the PK–3 Continuum series from the Center on Early Learning Success and New America.
Participants will explore current research on early literacy instruction, best practices from schools and districts (including Briya!), and practical strategies to strengthen PK–3 literacy instruction.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4dBG42w
05/27/2026
Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Adha is a major Muslim holiday that remembers prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to. It’s commonly celebrated by exchanging gifts, attending special prayers, donating to charity, and, for those able, by sacrificing a lamb, goat, cow, or other animal.
You can learn more about Eid al-Adha in this video: https://youtu.be/fY-5cC4vFEk?si=SkoEKobfDNiT4aqW
05/21/2026
Happy Shavuot! This Jewish holiday commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot is traditionally celebrated by attending synagogue to hear the Ten Commandments, enjoying dairy foods, and staying up late to study the Torah.
Learn more here https://youtu.be/X-XV_8vFmDo?si=hCdvbhx1G7DmSOtx
05/19/2026
Catch a little glimpse into the special moments that take place between a parent and their child during our weekly family time!
05/15/2026
Our Outreach team has been out in the community representing Briya and sharing information about our free classes! Recently, our staff participated in:
- Spring Resource Fair at CentroNía
- Enrollment Saturday at Cardozo Education Campus
- The Enrollment Block Party at Cleveland Elementary School and MacFarland Middle School
- The Adult College and Credential (ACC) event hosted by OSSE.
We’re grateful for every opportunity to connect with families and community members and spread the word about Briya’s programs!
05/14/2026
In celebration of Earth Day, staff and students gathered to clean trash in the area around our Fort Totten campus and planted a cherry tree! The new Okame cherry tree is one of four cherry trees located on that campus.
05/13/2026
In late April, Briya students from all four campuses testified before the Department of Health Care Finance, sharing how the DC Healthcare Alliance has impacted their lives and communities. Students were advocating for reversing cuts made to Alliance. Swipe to read excerpts from their testimonies.
05/12/2026
We are grateful to be part of a partnership that recognizes education as a key driver of health, stability, and long-term opportunity for families!
For nearly three decades, we’ve been grateful to collaborate and co-locate with Mary's Center, working together to strengthen community wellbeing through an integrated social change model that combines healthcare, education, and social services.
Learn more about our partnership in this American Medical Association article:
At this Washington FQHC, whole-person care includes schooling Mary’s Center has something most people wouldn’t expect of a federally qualified health center: a school for kids and adults.