February 2012
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States join to improve data demonstrating...
Washington and at least eight other states will team up to more closely examine the effectiveness of GEAR UP programs in promoting college and career readiness, especially among low-income students.
GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, provides participating middle and high schools in low-income districts with resources for tutoring, teacher...
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GEAR UP on NPR!
Applying For Financial Aid...
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Local GEAR UP schools participate in Texas...
January 30, 2012 Office of Communications and Marketing
WILBURTON, OK (Jan. 30, 2012) – Fifty local math teachers recently participated in a two-day, in-depth training workshop hosted by Eastern Oklahoma State College’s GEAR UP for Success grant program in an effort to increase student achievement.
The teachers learned how to incorporate TI MathForwardTM, a math acceleration program by Texas...
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Ki-Be High School wins education awards
BY TY BEAVER, TRI-CITY HERALD
Published: 02/07/12 1:41 am | Updated: 02/07/12 1:41 am
BENTON CITY — Wayne Barrett says when he became principal of Kiona-Benton City High School, the 450-student school was “adult-centered.”
Unfortunately, that meant many students weren’t meeting state standards and few were continuing their education after high school.
Barrett...
Nevada State GEAR UP's 2012 Spring Newsletter -...
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Student Ambassadors Share GEAR UP Success Stories
By Sean Brennan
Welcome to our first installment of an ongoing series featuring California GEAR UP Education Trust Awards Student Ambassadors. Rosie Powell attended Valley High School in Elk Grove, CA where she was a member of the GEAR UP class of 2011. She received an Education Trust Award from California GEAR UP and it has forever changed her life. Rosie participated on a panel with other ETA...
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Thursday is GEAR UP parent night at Foley Middle
RICHMOND — Thursday at 6 p.m., a GEARUP parent meeting will be conducted at the Foley Middle School cafeteria. A speaker from Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will speak to parents about financial planning for college. Supper will be provided and two $25 Walmart gift cards will be awarded as door prizes. GEAR UP is a federal grant program focused on getting middle schoolers...
