Aspire Public Schools

🌟 “As demands of the workforce change, it’s time to recognize that there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to post-secondary education. To ensure equitable support for all students, schools must adopt a multi-faceted approach to post-secondary success — to provide a range of options that mirror the diversity of the student body.” ➡️Read more from Ivonne Polanco, Senior Regional Program Manager for Post-Secondary Success of the LA region here at Aspire Public Schools! You can find the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3zvd7Uu

To better support students, California should change its school funding formula. Currently, the state funds public schools based on the average number of students attending each day. (In fact, we’re one of only six states that still fund schools this way!) Instead, we should fund schools based on the number of students enrolled—the students for whom we are responsible for educating. Want to learn more? Check out this op-ed from Aspire CEO Mala Batra Kohli in #TheMercuryNews here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g2AxdnRh

Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures! 🌟 Throughout the year, we’ve been highlighting the past 25 years and the strides made in service of our scholars and communities. Take a moment to watch this tribute to our co-founder Don Shalvey’s trailblazing legacy and join us in celebrating Aspire’s 25th anniversary. Here’s to many more years of uplifting and transforming lives! 🙌 #25YearsofTransformingFutures https://lnkd.in/gEG2AEim

“At Aspire Richmond Technology Academy, where I teach, I can see how we must prepare educators and then provide the tools for teachers to sustain themselves.” - Annika Emmanuelle Mendoza, TK teacher Thank you, Annika, for sharing how your experience with Aspire’s Teacher Residency Program at Alder Graduate School of Education helped prepare you for the classroom, by focusing on “head, heart, and hands.” 👏👏👏 ➡️ Read more in EdSource: https://lnkd.in/gn2brC9H

ICYMI: 8 Aspire Bay Area schools were awarded $10 million+ in funding in community grants! Read more from #paloaltoweekly: https://lnkd.in/gGwdQsi2

Our 23-24 Gratitude Report is here! 🌟 We're thrilled to share highlights from the past 25 years and to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible supporters who make our initiatives possible. 💜⁠ ⁠ Dive in today: https://lnkd.in/gFs9qXRY ⁠ #25YearsofTransformingFutures

🌟 🎉 ICYMI: Our Teacher & Teammate of the Year winners show unwavering dedication to student achievement and community empowerment. From fostering academic growth to championing inclusivity, they're part of the driving force behind our scholars' success stories. Learn more about their exceptional support and commitment here: https://lnkd.in/gTrT4vw2

Announcing our newest Aspire Foundation Board members! With a wealth of diverse expertise and experience, our five new additions will complement the ongoing growth of the Aspire Foundation and our work to best position our school communities for success! Discover more about our Foundation and members here: https://lnkd.in/gS4NshSN #AspireFoundation #EducationLeadership

We’re proud to help scholars cultivate the skills, talents, and gifts that will help them persist in college or any post-secondary pathway. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy senior, Diorue Hodges, will attend North Carolina A&T next fall. Despite challenges across the nation with FAFSA, she’s found that Aspire’s counselors were able to coach her through the process! ➡️Read more about how Aspire prepares our scholars in #USAToday! https://bit.ly/3WpPWUN

📢 EXTENDED DEADLINE! Nominate by May 8th!📢⁠ ⁠ Don't miss out on the opportunity to nominate deserving alumni for the Don Shalvey: Changing the Odds Award! ⁠ Visit the link today: https://lnkd.in/gXVNYrfB