Aspire Public Schools

Aspire Public Schools A network of high-quality public charter schools preparing scholars for college, career, and life.

Aspire Public Schools is a national nonprofit organization that currently operates 36 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving more than 15,600 students in under-served communities across California. Aspire is a high-quality public charter school system delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12.

⏳ Last chance! The scholarship application deadline has been extended to Monday, January 27th—don’t miss the opportunity...
01/24/2025

⏳ Last chance! The scholarship application deadline has been extended to Monday, January 27th—don’t miss the opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in scholarships!

💻 Apply now: aspire.awardspring.com by end of day Monday!

Take the next step toward your future. Apply before it’s too late! 🎓✨

🎉 Central Valley families, it's time! 🎉⁠ ⁠ 2025-26 Open Enrollment is here—empower your scholar with a rigorous, joyful,...
01/23/2025

🎉 Central Valley families, it's time! 🎉⁠ ⁠

2025-26 Open Enrollment is here—empower your scholar with a rigorous, joyful, and liberating learning experience at Aspire. Visit the link today: https://aspirepublicschools.org/enroll/ 📚✨

Learn how Aspire is partnering with local organizations to provide Know Your Rights trainings to support our communities...
01/22/2025

Learn how Aspire is partnering with local organizations to provide Know Your Rights trainings to support our communities.

📲 Read more in The 74 through the link https://bit.ly/4h3TKT3 and don’t miss our upcoming Know Your Rights webinar (https://www.youtube.com/live/DKXBNZRr5C8) on February 12th at 5 pm to learn more about key resources and info. This FREE virtual event will provide insights on legal protections, available resources, and actionable ways to support the communities we serve.


As   counselor Gerardo Acosta says, “Aspire scholarships make a major impact.” For many scholars, a $2,000–$5,000 gap ca...
12/17/2024

As counselor Gerardo Acosta says, “Aspire scholarships make a major impact.” For many scholars, a $2,000–$5,000 gap can mean the difference between attending their top-choice school—or not.

💛 You can help close that gap. Donate today to the Transforming Futures Fund at: aspirescholarships.funraise.org!

🤩Play, learn, grow. At Aspire, we create spaces where curiosity and joy thrive—in every classroom and playground. ⁠📚Enro...
12/10/2024

🤩Play, learn, grow. At Aspire, we create spaces where curiosity and joy thrive—in every classroom and playground.

📚Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is open—join us today! Visit aspirepublicschools.org/enroll for more info.

🌟 Seniors, this is your moment! Aspire is giving away $100,000 in scholarships. Don’t wait—apply by January 24th! Visit ...
12/09/2024

🌟 Seniors, this is your moment! Aspire is giving away $100,000 in scholarships. Don’t wait—apply by January 24th! Visit aspire.awardspring.com today.

✨ Your support transforms futures! ✨This  , help us fund scholarships for Aspire seniors. 🌟 Your gift to the Transformin...
12/03/2024

✨ Your support transforms futures! ✨

This , help us fund scholarships for Aspire seniors. 🌟 Your gift to the Transforming Futures Fund empowers students to overcome financial barriers—covering needs like laptops, transportation, and more—so they can pursue their dreams with confidence.

💛 Every donation makes a real impact. Give today at aspirescholarships.funraise.org!

Harvest Break is here! 🌾We wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable break!⁠⁠We’ll see you again soon, scholars!😃
11/25/2024

Harvest Break is here! 🌾We wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable break!⁠

We’ll see you again soon, scholars!😃

📢 Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote! 🗳️Did you know? Eligible citizens who missed the Oct. 21 voter registration deadline ca...
11/05/2024

📢 Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote! 🗳️

Did you know? Eligible citizens who missed the Oct. 21 voter registration deadline can still make their voice heard! 💪 Complete your "Same Day" voter registration at your local county elections office or any in-person voting location in your county through Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Don't miss your chance to make an impact—your voice matters, your vote counts. ✅

✨Election Day is just days away! 🗳️📬 Check out Aspire Richmond Technology Academy teammates and families sending out rem...
10/28/2024

✨Election Day is just days away! 🗳️

📬 Check out Aspire Richmond Technology Academy teammates and families sending out reminders to community members to vote, check their voter status, and make their voices heard in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.

Make sure you’re ready too! Register or check your voter status at https://vote.civicnation.org/register/aspire/

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the 2024   winners! 🎓 These dedicated educators are stepping up to grow their careers thro...
10/24/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the 2024 winners! 🎓 These dedicated educators are stepping up to grow their careers through the Alder Graduate School of Education Teacher Residency, where they’ll earn their master’s and teaching credentials while making a lasting impact in our classrooms. They embody Aspire’s Core Value of by bringing their full, authentic selves to the work of educating and inspiring the next generation.

🌟 Learn how they’re becoming forces for social change in education: https://aspirepublicschools.org/2024-aspire2alder-award-winners/

Join us on Monday, Oct. 28th with Girls Leadership for an important conversation on   girls and gender-expansive youth l...
10/23/2024

Join us on Monday, Oct. 28th with Girls Leadership for an important conversation on girls and gender-expansive youth leadership! Aspire Public Schools CEO, Mala Batra Aspire, will moderate a panel of inspiring educators and youth leaders to discuss the report findings.

Don't miss out—register now: https://girlsleadership.org/blog/why-we-lead-aanhpi-education-roundtable/

AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth have spoken! Now hear what this means for educators across the nation.

Join us Monday, October 28, 2024, 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET

In this collaborative roundtable event, a panel of educators and a youth researcher will discuss the WhyWeLead report findings and potential next steps. Panelists Ann Waterman Roy, Johanna Paraiso, and Youth Research Council member Yehji Hwang will detail how teachers and administrators can use the report findings to foster AANHPI girls’ full leadership potential.

Mala Batra, Chief Executive Officer at Aspire Public Schools will moderate.

We’d love to see you there! Register here: https://ow.ly/rWnb50TQeTc

10/21/2024

Last day to register to vote online/mail! 🗳️ Check your voter status online here: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/. Don't miss your chance to vote in your local and school board election races.

📚 Even if you miss the deadline, you can still register at your polling site on election day. Make your voice heard!

🍂 As our Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles scholars head into fall break, we celebrate all their hard work, determinatio...
10/14/2024

🍂 As our Aspire Public Schools Los Angeles scholars head into fall break, we celebrate all their hard work, determination, and growth this semester! 🍁 Whether they’re diving into books or taking time to recharge, we’re excited for what the rest of the year holds. Enjoy the break, Aspire scholars! 🎉

📢Aspire, in partnership with Teach Plus, is launching a Teacher Advisory Cabinet—and we’re inviting all of our educators...
10/09/2024

📢Aspire, in partnership with Teach Plus, is launching a Teacher Advisory Cabinet—and we’re inviting all of our educators to apply!

Are you a teacher committed to equity, access, grassroots organizing, and student success? This is your chance to join a leadership group that will shape policy and drive advocacy for our communities. Apply at the link here: https://teachplus.tfaforms.net/328351

Details:
✨ 9-month fellowship
✨ $1,200 stipend
✨ In-person kickoff in the Bay Area (travel covered!)
📅 Apply by October 12th!

10/08/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are going strong! From classroom door decor to vibrant folklorico performances, our schools honor Hispanic culture with their communities. How are you celebrating or learning this month? Share below! 💃🎉✨

📸: Capitol Heights Academy 20-21 Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Aspire Pacific Academy

🗳️ Mark your calendars! The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is two weeks away—Monday, October 21! 🗓️ Don’...
10/07/2024

🗳️ Mark your calendars! The deadline to register to vote by mail or online is two weeks away—Monday, October 21! 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard in the upcoming school board elections.

School boards play a big role in decisions that affect our schools every day. Whether you're voting or spreading the word, every bit of involvement counts. 🔗 Click the link to register today and make an impact: https://vote.civicnation.org/register/aspire/

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🗳️ ¡Marca tu calendario! La fecha límite para registrarse para votar por correo o en línea es en dos semanas—lunes, 21 de octubre. 🗓️ No pierdas la oportunidad de hacer oír tu voz en las próximas elecciones de la junta escolar.

Aunque Aspire opera de forma independiente de las juntas escolares locales, estas juntas aún toman decisiones importantes que afectan a nuestras escuelas. Ya sea votando o compartiendo información, cada participación cuenta. 🔗 ¡Haz clic en el enlace para registrarte hoy: https://vote.civicnation.org/register/aspire/

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On  , we honor the exceptional educators who are an essential part of our school communities.A big THANK YOU to all teac...
10/05/2024

On , we honor the exceptional educators who are an essential part of our school communities.

A big THANK YOU to all teachers for helping our scholars shape their futures and making learning a joy!

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Aspire Public Schools is a national nonprofit organization that currently operates 40 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving more than 17,000 students in under-served communities across California and Memphis, TN. Aspire is a high quality public charter school system delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12.