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White House signs H.R. 6157, funding GEAR UP at $360 million for Fiscal Year 2019.
Today, President Trump signed H.R. 6157 (the “Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019”") into law. As part of this appropriations, GEAR UP will receive $360 million for fiscal year (FY) 2019, an increase of $10 million over 2018.
We are simply thrilled that Congress has rejected the White House's proposal to eliminate GEAR UP in 2019. We are grateful for the strong, bipartisan support that GEAR UP…
House and Senate Complete FY 2018 Appropriations Package
After a long and difficult appropriations process—one that saw two brief federal government shutdowns—the House and Senate have passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriation for FY 2018. While it was expected to be quickly signed by the President, the President just shared on Twitter that he is considering vetoing the bill. We still anticipate the bill to be signed later today however, but follow us on social media for any additional updates. In the omnibus, I am pleased to share that GEAR UP…
February 25, 2018
Upcoming Webinar - Evening the Odds for College-Bound Students: Applying a …
Hosted by ACT, this webinar will highlight NCCEP’s Career & College Clubs program, which is informed by the ACT Holistic Framework.
Webinar presenters will include Alex Casillas, Principal Research Psychologist at ACT; Eva Luc, GEAR UP Director for Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, and Joe Booth, Director of Career & College Clubs for NCCEP.
Join us! Hosted by ACT, this webinar will highlight NCCEP’s Career & College Clubs (CCC) program, which is informed by the ACT Holistic Framework.
Registration link: https://pages2.act.org/evening-the-odds.html
Contact Joe Booth at joe_booth@edpartnerships.org with questions.
The Career & College ClubsSM (CCC) program for students in grades 7-12 has demonstrated great success—with one study showing the program increasing odds of college enrollment by 85%. The research-based,…
There are just six days left to submit your proposal to present at the 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Proposals are due next Friday, February 23rd.
There are just six days left to submit your proposal to present at the 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. Proposals are due next Friday, February 23rd.
Presenting at the Annual Conference is an opportunity to share effective programming, teachable moments, and best-practices with other college-access professionals who are committed to advancing college readiness and success for students in low-income communities.
Check out this handy “RFP How To Guide” for some quick tips on completing…
We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Leadership Awards. Nominate your GEAR UP hero today!
We know that the success of your GEAR UP program relies on the collaborative efforts of your GEAR UP team, but that there are also those in your team that go above and beyond the call of duty. Through the annual NCCEP/GEAR UP Leadership Awards, we wish to recognize those individuals who are due national recognition for their contributions to GEAR UP as a whole. Please take a moment to nominate a professional, partner, family leader, and/or student who deserves this accolade.
While there are…
GEAR UP in the News
McAlester GEAR UP students tour Bacone College
GEAR UP students from McAlester, part of Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP, had the opportunity to tour Bacone College and The Five Civilized Tribes Museum. Students heard from college representatives about attending Bacone College and then learned about the history associated with the artifacts in the museum and what they meant.
Indianola teachers receive professional development training
Teachers from Indianola Schools learned about Motivational Classroom Management to expand their knowledge in how to help students succeed in the classroom. The workshop was provided by Eastern Oklahoma State College’s GEAR UP grant.
GEAR UP representatives attend 2018 Partnership Meeting
The Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP program hosted an annual partnership meeting with over 115 people who met to learn more about the GEAR UP program and implementation.
Frink-Chambers GEAR UP students tour Eufaula Dam
The Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP program has been busy as we move into November. Seventh-grade GEAR UP students from Frink-Chambers toured the Eufaula Dam and learned about the various jobs the facility has, as well as how the dam works.
Samantha Elliott Briggs: Educator and champion of students
One of our own GEAR UP directors and a member of NCCEP’s GEAR UP Advisory Commission, Dr. Samantha Elliott Briggs at GEAR UP Alabama, was highlighted for her work as a social-justice educator. With the inspiration and support of her family, particularly her mother and father, Dr. Elliott Briggs has pursued a life of social consciousness and has raised her children in that environment.
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