Articles
Press Highlights: Click on the link to read the full article. For more information, please contact Cynthia Suter at (510) 434-5014, cynthia.suter@aspirepublicschools.org.
Press Release 09/17/2009
Statement from Aspire CEO James Willcox:
“After careful analysis of API scores recently released, we are pleased to announce that Aspire Public Schools is leading the way across the state in service of some of California’s most underserved communities..."
Lodi News-Sentinel 04/20/2009
Ten years ago, Don Shalvey and Reed Hastings set out to create an organization that would generate high-performing charter schools and improve the quality of education to those who may be less served in public school.
Rocklin Times 03/30/2009
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced grants totaling $18.5 million to five school networks that have shown progress in increasing student achievement and preparing students for college and career success. The foundation also announced today that Don Shalvey, co-founder and CEO of Aspire Public Schools, has accepted an offer to join the foundation’s education team, where he will work closely with Phillips and John Deasy, a deputy director of education and former superintendent in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
San Jose Mercury News 02/26/2009
The passage of the stimulus bill last week instantly doubled the federal role in funding schools, with an unprecedented influx of $95 billion. The question is, in education, what will that money buy?
USAToday.com 12/18/2008
Arne Duncan, Obama's Secretary of Education, needs low-cost ideas to improve education in tough times.
Newsweek 12/07/2008
We know by now what works for at-risk kids. The challenge is trying to replicate it.
Los Angeles Times 08/31/2008
America's educational system is falling behind. We must find innovative leaders with a vision who can prepare children for the future they deserve.
The Oakland Tribune 09/17/2006
More universities are forging partnerships with charter schools... including California College Preparatory Academy in West Oakland run in conjunction with the University of California, Berkeley.
Sacramento Bee 07/20/2006
Area charter school pioneer receives Irvine Foundation award... Don Shalvey, executive director of Aspire Public Schools of Oakland, was one of seven California community leaders honored
Stockton Record 04/18/2006
Charter schools among best in state.
Palo Alto Weekly 04/12/2006
East Palo Alto 'Aspires' for new high school: Charter campus could fill void left by Ravenswood closure 30 years ago.
FastCompany.com 01/06/2006
The Gates Effect: ...CEO Don Shalvey says both he and the Gates staff would like Aspire to move faster. "But we're leaking oil just about everywhere...
KQED "Forum" Program 08/28/2005
Listen to Aspire CEO Don Shalvey on KQED-FM "Forum" talking about the current snapshot of the charter schools phenomenon.
Sacramento Bee 04/16/2005
New school of thought - U.S. law may not be boon for charter facilities.
Oakland Tribune / ANG Newspapers 01/14/2005
In Defense Of Reed Hastings.
FastCompany.com 01/2005
Social Capitalist Awards 2005
USAToday.com 01/03/2005
Charters Success Or Failure?
Contra Costa Times.com 12/16/2004
Oakland Details Next Round of School Closures
Lodi News-Sentinel 06/2004
Stockton Man Leads Charge Toward Charters
Fast Company Magazine 01/2004
Social Capitalists: Using Business Savvy To Change The World
Fast Company Magazine.com 01/2004
Social Capitalists: The Top 20 Groups that are Changing the World
San Jose Mercury News 12/23/2003
Charter School Group Lauded by Magazine
Los Angeles Times 06/01/2003
Charter School Growth Stumbles
Los Angeles Times 05/23/2003
Charter School Group Gets Gates Grant
Newsweek 03/17/2003
Lesson Plans – Venture Capital Tackles Education Reform
Los Angeles Times 12/11/2002
Foundation Grant to Fund 7 New Charter Schools in State
San Francisco Chronicle 10/6/2002
Charter Schools Take Root
Press Releases
Following are samples of some of the most recent press releases on Aspire Public Schools. For more information, please contact Laura Noss, 415-317-4070, laura.noss@aspirepublicschools.org.
September 6, 2005 - Aspire Public Schools Opens Its First School in Los Angeles
December 2, 2004 - Fast Company and Monitor Announce Second Annual Social Capitalist Awards
25 Organizations That Are Using Business Excellence to Engineer Social Change
December 17, 2003 - Fast Company and Monitor Inaugurate Social Capitalist Awards
Using Business Excellence to Engineer Social Change, Local education pioneer Aspire Public Schools a Bay area winner.
December 11, 2003 - Aspire Public School Announces New National Board Certified Teachers
Four educators at East Palo Alto High School earn prestigious national credentials
October 23, 2003 - University Charter School Receives Major Donations from Regional Corporations
The Edward Teller Education Center and E. & J. Gallo Winery support local charter school