Putting Students on the Path to Success

GEAR UP Georgia Talks Education

GEAR UP Georgia hosted its first “On the Table” event where close to 45 GEAR UP students, family members, and special guests attended. The event featured conversations with Dr. David Lewis, Muscogee County School District Superintendent. During the event, topics addressing the current state of education, parent and student engagement, and more were discussed, primarily focusing on how the community can support student success after high school. “Dr. Lewis…

Mount Vernon Appoints First Student To Board Of Education 

Mount Vernon Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of NYGEAR UP student Nicholas Justino, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, to serve as its first student ex officio member. Justino will serve as a non-voting member of the board through June 30, 2020. “The appointment of Nicholas Justino enables the Board to receive feedback in real time from a representative of the students we value and serve,” said board…

Event brings high school seniors to Corbin Arena to celebrate progress 

Partners for Education at Berea College celebrated approximately 1,330 students from 13 schools across Kentucky for their success and participation in GEAR UP. Berea College President Dr. Lyle D Roelofs congratulated the students on their efforts and encouraged attendees to continue their pursuit of education. “Make plans, work very hard to accomplish them, and when you’re done, you can enjoy your success but look forward to…

SSC GEAR UP Program Takes Prague Freshmen on Tour of OBU

Parents GEAR UP for College Just as Much as Students

GEAR UP Birmingham was recently featured for their successful family engagement initiatives. Starting from an early age, college readiness is critical, and it is important to engage the families along the way. GEAR UP Birmingham established an initiative to include families by identifying family leaders as GEAR UP Ambassadors. One GEAR UP Ambassador, Herman Lumzy had this to say about his family’s experience, “There are so many resources and…