Aspire News: July 2021

One Size Does Not Fit All Have you ever found it hard to learn a new skill as an adult? You’re not alone. When adult students come together to learn in structured environments, their knowledge and abilities vary greatly. A one-size-fits-all approach to adult education does not acknowledge the work, family obligations, and time constraints that each person faces. Creating the space and relationships to learn about each person, their challenges, and their strengths, allows us to meet every student where they are on their learning journey, increasing their likelihood of success....Read More

Time to Schedule Your Appointment for Fall Registration! The Fall registration begins August 2 and runs through August 26. If you are interested, and have not already done so, click here and fill out the Student Interest Form. You will be contacted to set an appointment for you to come in and register for classes. In-person registration will be held at Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space, 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX 75228. When students register, we will record their self-reported vaccination status. Each day as students and volunteers enter the building for classes, we will take their temperatures and ask the required COVID safety questions before providing entry. The use of masks and gloves will be highly encouraged, and cleaning of all shared spaces will be done daily.  We look forward to seeing you and getting the Fall semester started on September 1!

SAVE THE DATE 9th Annual Toast to Literacy! The Toast to Literacy is one of the largest funding sources for Aspire’s literacy programs and has helped change the lives of thousands of North Texas residents since it began nearly a decade ago. After a challenging year navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, your support is needed more than ever. Aspire depends on this event to fund its programs each year and we are working to make this year’s event an amazing opportunity to socialize, celebrate, and raise money for a wonderful cause! This year, Toast to Literacy will be chaired by Andrew and Elise Aberg and will be held at the beautiful Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas. To become a sponsor: 2021 Toast to Literacy Sponsorship Package To purchase tickets: Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Student Spotlight This month’s spotlight shines on a student diagnosed with a learning difference at a young age but who has refused to give up on her education. Shanaye always knew she learned differently from her classmates since it took longer to read and understand academic concepts. She was placed in a resource class in middle school, special education classes in high school and used a tutor to help her manage the academic workload...Read More

Volunteer Spotlight When Kendall Anderson first started volunteering to teach GED Math at Aspire in fall 2020, he was worried about the effectiveness of teaching online. He quickly realized that when we create the space and relationships—even in an online environment—to learn about each student, their challenges, and their strengths, we increase their likelihood of success...Read More

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