Posts by maggie

As of June 29th, Aspire’s six-week, no-cost, summer learning camp has officially begun! We welcomed 135 students into our doors, just one week after the school year ended, for full…

By the Afterschool Alliance, Aspire Afterschool Learning, and the National Summer Learning Association “I love summer memories!” – Student Summer is a critical time for young people. During these months…

By Chethu Shivakumar, Development and Communications Intern I’ve been the Development and Communications Intern at Aspire since last October, and I can undoubtedly say that my time at Aspire for…

By Tsion Mamo, Data and Program Coordinator One of Aspire’s core values is connection, and time and time again, this value is reflected in our work. Through many of our…

Aspire’s CEO, Paula Fynboh, recently spoke at the National Afterschool Association’s conference about the importance of leading with values. You can find a recording of her talk and her remarks…

By Dakota Yoon, Aspire Middle School Program Instructor and Data Coordinator This year has already been defined by renewal and intentional growth at Aspire Afterschool Learning. After starting this school…

What is Project-Based Learning? Project-Based Learning, or PBL, is a method of teaching in which students collaborate to investigate a relevant real-world question or problem. From creating broadcasts to designing…

A Glance Back… In 2021, Aspire engaged students, families, AmeriCorps members, staff, board members, and partners to shape our ambitious three-year strategic plan. Guided by our values, we centered the…

Aspire students created their own bookmarks inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Paula Fynboh, CEO On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I had the honor of joining my…

By Paula Fynboh, CEO One of the first responsibilities I was charged with when becoming Aspire’s CEO was ensuring the organization operationalized our values. In other words, how would we,…