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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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