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Magliano says. With Stockton partner-
ships formed early this year, CARB will
continue to support and monitor progress
throughout 2020. “We are a partner
with the San Joaquin Valley Air (Pollution
Control) District — they are in charge of
partnering with local communities and
businesses to form a community steering
committee in Stockton,” Magliano says.
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n 1998, Aspire Public Schools, one of the nation’s first charter
management organizations, opened its first school, Aspire
Vincent Shalvey Academy, in an old grocery store building
in Stockton. Throughout its 20 year history, and now serving
over 14,500 TK-12 scholars across 36 California schools, Aspire’s
mission remains the same: open and operate small, high-quality,
college-prep charter schools in low-income neighborhoods.
Aspire Public Schools maintains a clear focus on “College For
Certain,” even for the youngest scholars. Today, across its eight
school sites in Stockton, Aspire serves over 3,800 scholars —
working to close the achievement gap and change the odds
stacked against them. Aspire’s Stockton-based schools alone
have had a college matriculation rate of 89%, with 89% being
scholars of color and 67% of scholars qualifying for free or reduced
units while in high school — the equivalent of a free semester of
college to up to an Associate Degree.
To continue increasing the academic performance of underserved
scholars, develop effective educators, and catalyze change in
sites in South Stockton. The schools will serve an additional 1,200
TK-5 and 6-12 Aspire scholars, and provide close to 100 new job
opportunities. Stockton scholars who complete college are more
than likely to return and improve the educated workforce within
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With two grants awarded to Stockton,
applicants from nonprofit organizations
are encouraged to apply this year to
continue sustainability throughout San
Joaquin County. The Greater Stockton
Chamber of Commerce currently engag-
es with businesses, community lead-
ers and government officials on green
initiatives. Frank Ferral, program and
public policy director of Green Team San
Joaquin, a program of the chamber that
addresses economic and environmental
issues, coordinates annual events and
manages teams to develop and comply
with green business standards. It works
closely with the California Environmen-
tal Protection Agency and is aware of
upcoming air-quality grants this year.
“Our goal is to increase awareness and
offer resources for growing businesses,”
Ferral says. Each program established
and promoted through the chamber is
committed to creating a sustainable
future. “These programs serve to inform,
connect and educate our business
communities and public sectors,” Ferral
says. “Our team of consultants assist
businesses by promoting environmental
stewardship solutions — we encour-
age our businesses in green cleaning
practices to reduce costs and become
green certified,” he says. The chamber
also has a San Joaquin County Recycling
Market Development Zone partnership,
which focuses on landfill diversion and
economic development.
Ben Sanchez is a writer, artist and entre-
preneur based in Stockton. He received a
master’s degree from the University of the
Pacific in communication and media rela-
tions. On Instagram @minteaspc_.
price lunch. Aspire graduates earn between 15 and 60 college
public schools, Aspire is pleased to announce two new school
Greater Stockton Chamber
of Commerce