Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Don Shalvey emphasized the importance of high-performing schools with no difference in quality between the best and worst schools. He initiated the first charter school to inspire public schools. Elise Darwish highlighted Aspire’s growth and sustained high quality. Tara Veesart Soto and Jenny Kim praised Don’s dedication […]
Don Shalvey
A School Founder’s History: Don Shalvey, Aspire Public Schools
Courtesy of The 74 Millionhttps://www.the74million.org/ Transcript Don Shalvey recounted the formation and growth of Aspire Public Schools, starting with a chance meeting with tech entrepreneur Reed Hastings in 1997. They formed Californians for Public School X, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, to lift the cap on charter schools in California. After gathering 1.1 million signatures, they collaborated […]
