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Evelyn Rojas, Care Corps Coordinator at Rocketship Spark Academy | October 22, 2021

When I walked in to interview for my first real, professional, post-college job, the words of my elementary school principal stuck in my head: “A weak handshake is the first…

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Evelyn Rojas, Care Corps Coordinator at Rocketship Spark Academy | October 22, 2021

When I walked in to interview for my first real, professional, post-college job, the words of my elementary school principal stuck in my head: “A weak handshake is the first thing an employer sees about how you present yourself. Give eye contact, be firm, and be confident.” Little did my principal, Mr. Smith, or I…

Rocketship Breaks Ground on New Elementary School in SE Fort Worth

October 20, 2021

Last week, Rocketship Public Schools Texas officially broke ground as a region! Rocketship’s team joined Fort Worth Councilmember Gyna Bivens, local parents, and community leaders to help launch the first tuition-free public charter school in Southeast Fort Worth. Our school will open in August 2022 for Pre-K to 3rd grades. Applications open on October 25…

#RocketshipFirstDay 2021

September 3, 2021

The 21-22 school year is particularly special not only because we are finally back in the classroom, but because this fall marks FIFTEEN years of Rocketeers! In 2006, the very first Rocketship School, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy, welcomed students in a church in San Jose, CA (have you read our founding story?). Throughout August, our Rocketeers…

#RocketshipLastDay 2021

June 30, 2021

At this time last year, the COVID-19 pandemic was still unfolding and we had no idea what to expect for the 20-21 school year. Although most of the school year was spent distance learning, it was still an incredible year and we’re proud of our Rocketeers for showing persistence while finding creative ways to build…

A Heartfelt Thank You to Rocketship Parents

By Christabel Breen, Manager of Parent Leadership & Organizing, Bay Area | June 15, 2021

Ever since I first heard about Rocketship, I felt something powerful. I have worked in the nonprofit sector, serving low-income communities that are denied access to basic human rights, ever since I entered the workforce. But when I found Rocketship, I felt like something was different. This was an organization that got it. An organization…

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