In an effort to create awareness in the Memphis community about Aspire Public Schools-Memphis Region (APS), the organization will kick-off a series of Listening Tours to engage parents, guardians and community leadership in September and October.

“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance educational experiences in the city of Memphis,” said Nick Manning, Community Outreach & Partnerships Manager. “I want to say thank you for the support that we have received thus far. It is refreshing to live in a city that leads the nation in education reform. These listening tours will help us continue our mission of educating the community on what we stand for and how we are here to help.”
The entire Memphis community is invited to attend. Teachers, parents, guardians and students are urged to bring their questions and concerns.

Listening Tour Stops:

Thursday, September 13th
The Orange Mound Community Center
2572 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Thursday, September 20th
The MAM Grizzlies Center
2107 Ball Road, Memphis, TN 38114
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M

Thursday, September 27th
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN 38116
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M

Thursday, October 11th
The Ed Rice Community Center
2907 North Watkins Street, Memphis, TN 38127
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M

Aspire Public Schools was selected by the Achievement School District to transform 10 schools over the next five years.

About Aspire Public Schools
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,600 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org or call (901) 205-9443.