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More Than a Program: A Place to Belong and Grow
April 21, 2026
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…
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When Our Values Show Us What to Do
March 25, 2026
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…
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Aspire’s Middle School Program: Evolving to Meet Community Needs
March 18, 2026
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…
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Investigating Real World Questions
January 28, 2026
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.…
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Aspire’s New Strategic Roadmap
January 22, 2026
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…
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The Power of Out-of-School Time: Education as a Human and Civil Right
January 20, 2026
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…
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Leading With Values When Everything Is on the Line
December 18, 2025
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…
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25 Historically Underserved Children Lost Their Afterschool Program Because of Federal Funding Cuts
November 20, 2025
Author: Sophie Nunziati The end-of-summer celebration at Aspire Afterschool Learning was supposed to be a joyful occasion. Instead, it ended in tears. After a day…
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Lights On Afterschool: Celebrating and Connecting
October 27, 2025
At Aspire Afterschool Learning, our values guide everything we do. They’re not just words on our website; they’re the compass that guides how we show…
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Helping Students Feel Safe, Seen, and Supported: Remarks from the Youth Mental Health Corps Launch
October 14, 2025
Aspire is honored to have been selected as one of eight programs in Virginia’s inaugural year participating in the Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC). We…
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Helping Students Choose to Transform the World: Remarks from Causes and Cocktails
October 8, 2025
At Aspire, we believe that education is about reading at grade level, just as much as is about teaching student’s character and preparing them to…
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Creating for the Future: Aspire Officially Opens New Makerspace
October 7, 2025
Last week, Aspire proudly opened the doors to Arlington’s first no-cost Makerspace that’s designed for and accessible to 3rd-8th grade students, and we’re so excited…
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Celebrating Arlington: Raffle Announcement
September 25, 2025
As Aspire’s Achieving Afterschool Celebration approaches, we’re excited to announce the raffle packages that will be featured during this event! This year, our raffle theme…
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All Should Have the Opportunity to Thrive
September 10, 2025
An Op-Ed by Dr. Emma Violand-Sánchez On April 28th, Aspire Afterschool Learning was one of 1,000 nonprofits across the country that received the gut-wrenching call…
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Update on the Rising Together Campaign and School Year
August 26, 2025
As August wraps up and we look forward to welcoming students back for the new school year, we wanted to provide a quick update to…
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