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Investing in Thriving Futures

March 27, 2023

For over 25 years, Aspire Afterschool Learning has centered the needs of our students and families. From doubling the number of hours that we served…

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Mid-Year Progress Update

March 7, 2023

More South Arlington students than ever are receiving high-quality, holistic afterschool and summer support. In 2019, before the impacts of pandemic school closures, 49% of…

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Afterschool’s Role in Closing the Opportunity Gap

December 7, 2022

Afterschool Nationwide Nationwide, for every one child enrolled in an afterschool program, three are on a waitlist. While over nine in ten parents report satisfaction…

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A Letter from Our Executive Director: Solutions to Ensure All Students Succeed

October 14, 2022

As students return to the classroom, the lingering impact of the pandemic and missed learning remains. Pandemic-related missed learning impacts all students, but has a…

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Returning “Home,” Former Aspire! Students Volunteer During Summer Camp

August 19, 2022

How did you spend your summer vacations in high school? For some of Aspire!’s former students, the answer is volunteering their time to help with…

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Aspire! Students See Themselves in the Careers of Tomorrow

Aspire! Students See Themselves in the Careers of Tomorrow at Mastercard

August 11, 2022

In August, our middle school and Carlin Springs elementary students had the opportunity to visit Mastercard, a Platinum sponsor for Aspire!’s fall event, to explore…

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