Valley schools celebrate GEAR UP Week 2021

Arizona State University GEAR UP was recently highlighted for their work in supporting students, families, and educators through the challenges of the past year. Tolleson Union High School 10th grader Malachi Burress, who has been a GEAR UP student since his seventh-grade year at Maryland Elementary School, said that the program has already helped him a lot. “My experience in GEAR UP has been fun. Every time I struggle they have been there to support. They are willing to work with me,” he said. Read more here.