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3 Classroom Systems New Teachers Swear By

September 30, 2024

Professional development is an integral part of being a Rocketship teacher. As we kick off the school year, our educators wanted to share advice for new teachers so everyone feels…

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From Rocketship to the Stars: How One School Shaped My Journey to College Success

by Fernanda Morales Soto | June 12, 2024

As I am writing this, I’m looking at the envelopes on my desk with the letters that are sure to change my life – my acceptances to UC Berkeley and the University of Southern California for the fall. While I’m not yet sure which one I’ll attend, I am so proud to say that I…

Rocketship Wisconsin’s Incredible Academic Growth

by Kadeem Gill, Rocketship Wisconsin Executive Director | June 4, 2024

The close of the 23-24 school year brings end of year celebrations, kickball games, award ceremonies, and so much more. And at Rocketship Wisconsin, it also brings incredible academic achievement news. On the nationally normed NWEA Map assessment, Rocketship Wisconsin has the best growth since offering all grades at both campuses. Rocketship Southside Community Prep…

Rocketship CA Wins $8.25 Million CA State Grant

by Maricela Guerrero, Rocketship California Executive Director | February 1, 2024

I am proud to announce that Rocketship California has been awarded the California Department of Education’s Stronger Connections Grant! The three-year, $8.25 million grant will ensure that every Rocketeer child and their family continues to have access to services and resources that help meet their holistic needs, including their mental health and overall well-being. This will foster…

Teaching Is About Relationships First

by Meghan Borgwardt, 4th/5th grade STEM teacher at Rocketship Southside Community Prep | January 26, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a teacher. There’s nothing else I ever wanted to do. I actually grew up with educators in my family. My aunt was a special education teacher, and I remember being in her classroom over the summers pretending to teach a class using her…

23 Schools Strong in 2023

by Preston Smith, Co-Founder and CEO | November 28, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, we officially cut the ribbon on our 23rd school, Rocketship Explore Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas. Through our model and vision of community investment, this beautiful, vibrant campus replaced an abandoned building in east Fort Worth. In the 2023 school year across our now 23 schools, we are honored to…

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