South San ISD using GEAR UP to prepare students for future careers

In Texas, South San Independent School District recently celebrated successfully completing the first year of their grant. Serving various school districts across Texas, they hope to prepare their students for postsecondary options through mentoring, tutoring, summer programs, financial literacy, family engagement initiatives, and more. Cynthia Aguayo, GEAR UP Coordinator at Dwight Middle School, explained, “We want to get them college ready. That’s our ultimate goal”.