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Explore the universe with Aspire students

August 6, 2025

Aspire’s six-week summer learning camp may have ended, but the learning students gained during this time will set them up for success in the coming…

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Join the crew of the good ship Aspire!

July 23, 2025

Hard as it is to believe, Aspire students are more than halfway through with our summer learning camp! These past two weeks have been filled…

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Journey Through Mythical Realms

July 8, 2025

Our summer learning camp is in full swing, and our halls are once more ringing with students’ laughter and excitement as they participate in hands-on…

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Spread the Word and Make Your Voice Heard

July 3, 2025

Thank you for your partnership and support of Aspire! We’ve put together this toolkit with resources you can use to advocate for Aspire and speak…

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Washington Post Article: An after-school program in Trump’s backyard struggles to survive DOGE cuts

June 3, 2025

Aspire was honored to recently be featured in a Washington Post article that highlighted the impact of AmeriCorps funding cuts on our students, AmeriCorps members,…

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Paula Fynboh Receives Torch Award for Ethical Leadership

May 21, 2025

Aspire’s Executive Director, Paula Fynboh, was awarded the 2025 Torch Award for Ethical Leadership by Leadership Center of Arlington! The Torch Award for Ethical Leadership…

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