Aspire is co-founded by Don Shalvey and Reed Hastings.

Aspire opened its first school, Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy, in Stockton, CA.

Aspire Monarch Academy opens as the first Aspire school in Oakland.

Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is the first new high school to open in Oakland in 40 years.

Aspire expands to Los Angeles with Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy in Huntington Park.

Aspire launches an internal teacher residency program.

Aspire reaches an enrollment of 12,000 scholars, making it the largest charter management organization in California

Aspire spins off data platform, Schoolzilla, bringing innovative data analytics practices to the education community.

Aspire is invited to expand to its fourth region, Memphis, TN.

Born from Aspire’s teacher residency program, Alder Graduate School of Education launches and now partners with nearly 60 K-12 partner organizations.

Aspire launches a scholarship program for seniors. The first scholarships, Shining Stars, are awarded to 9 top performing graduating seniors.

The Aspire Public Schools Foundation launches to fund key organizational initiatives, one-time projects, and scholarships.

Aspire Memphis becomes Journey Community Schools, a separate and locally-operated charter management organization.

Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy and Aspire Stockton Secondary Academy open in Stockton, totaling 36 Aspire schools across three California regions.

In just six months, Aspire supporters donate over $1 million to directly support Aspire families affected by the pandemic.

Aspire invests in advocacy dedicated to raising visibility and awareness on issues impacting our school communities and public education.

Aspire’s Vision and Mission is refreshed with an updated focus on preparing students for multiple post-secondary pathways.

Aspire’s Motto, “Empowering Minds. Transforming Futures.” is born to reflect the updated Vision and Mission.

Aspire’s scholarship program expands to four opportunities (Shining Stars, R.I.S.E. to Higher, Fulfilling Futures, and Para La Cultura) providing scholarship awards to 32 graduating seniors.