How to Foster a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
By Jeremiah Davis, Paraprofessional, Rocketship Dream Community Prep | April 10, 2025
When a school builds a collective growth mindset for teachers and students, it benefits the whole educational ecosystem. That's why we wanted to share how setting goals, stretching comfort zones,…
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Celebrating the Women of Rocketship California
Maricela Guerrero, Executive Director, Rocketship California | March 7, 2025
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women throughout history and within our own communities. Tomorrow, on International Women’s Day, we recognize this year’s global theme: “Accelerate Action”—a call to break down barriers, push for equity, and drive meaningful change with urgency and momentum. At Rocketship, we see this every day in the incredible women who elevate our schools. Women who lead, teach, and support our Rocketeers with heart and purpose. Women who take bold steps to grow, learn, and mentor others. Today, I have the privilege of sharing the stories of…
Persistent in Pursuit of his Dreams
February 14, 2025
Max Molina grew up on the South side of Milwaukee and is a testament to what’s possible when you’re surrounded by a loving family and a supportive school community that’s committed to seeing you thrive. Listen in to hear how his time at Rocketship Southside Community Prep not only helped Max receive a full-ride scholarship to a prestigious high school, but also helped him launch into college with confidence. Max is currently studying to be an automotive engineer, sharing his natural light with his community, and in doing so making his family very proud. Inspired by Max’s story? Prepare…
‘Los Dichos’ Program Brings Culture and Literacy to Milwaukee Students
Elsy Villafuentes Manager of Family Advocacy, Rocketship Southside Community Prep | February 12, 2025
Bringing Los Dichos back to Rocketship Southside Community Prep has already proven to be an exciting and rewarding experience. When I took on the role of Los Dichos coordinator for Milwaukee, I wasn’t sure how we would balance training, recruiting, and organizing with everyone’s busy schedules. Despite the challenges, our first week was a huge success thanks to our dedicated teachers and family volunteers. We had 29 parent volunteers join us, a fantastic way to level up family engagement! One of the best parts of Los Dichos is the way it brings parents into their children’s learning experience. Many want…
Honoring Traditions, Building Communities: Celebrating Lunar New Year
Maricela Guerrero, Executive Director, Rocketship California | February 12, 2025
“Celebrating Lunar New Year at school is important because it allows our school community to come together and celebrate the new year as a family.” -Jade, 4th Grade Rocketeer at Rocketship Spark Academy One of the things I am proudest of at Rocketship is the strong sense of community we build with our students, families and staff. We create schools where family voice is welcomed, educators feel valued and connected, and students feel safe to be their whole selves. A key part of fostering this community is celebrating and honoring the diverse cultures that make up our Rocketship family—because, as…
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
January 7, 2025
Enrollment season is just around the corner, and if you’re wondering: “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” you’re not alone! Starting kindergarten is a major milestone not just for children, but for their caregivers as well. Kindergarten readiness encompasses a wide range of milestones such as motor skills, social skills, language skills, and more. While this transition can feel overwhelming, preparing your child with foundational readiness skills can make it a positive and exciting experience. We’ve put together a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist to help you and your child feel confident and ready to embrace this new chapter! SOCIAL SKILLS Recognizing…
