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COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

Aspire Academy is supported by local, state and national organizations that have made a commitment to the success of our students. Please contact us if you or your organization is interested in partnering with KIPP Aspire Academy.

KIPP Foundation
On a national level, the KIPP Foundation continues to have a vested interest in the school and provides resources such as administrative mentors, school inspections, and operations support to guarantee that the school succeeds in meeting its mission.

Texas High School Project

The Texas High School Project (THSP) has awarded a four-year $595,000 start-up grant to support a high school and central office for KIPP Aspire Academy, Inc.  THSP is a public-private initiative committed to increasing graduation rates and college enrollment rates in every Texas community by creating learning environments where students build relationships with educations, are challenged with rigorous lessons and are excited by subjects relevant to their lives.

The THSP partners include the Texas Education Agency, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, educators, and others. The private side of THSP is managed by Communities Foundation of Texas and the public side by the Texas Education Agency. The THSP resources support new and re-designed high schools, educator training and development, and specific programs designed to help students get ready for college. (See http://www.cftexas.org/thsp)

Trinity University
Aspire Academy's partnership with Trinity University provides additional teacher training, college visits for students, and mentors for the students as well as other benefits.