STEM COACHING PROGRAM STIMULATES STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

STEM educators from GEAR UP 4 LA schools participated in an interactive professional development in which they learned how to integrate new technology into their lessons to enhance student learning and support their dynamic learning environments. Participants explored ways to use TI-Nspire graphic calculators to engage students and deepen their understanding of abstract concepts in math and science. "This was the first day some of these very…

Will making the FAFSA more ‘fun’ help get Pell grants into students’ pockets?

The Hechinger Report, a national education news source, recently reported on a unique FAFSA initiative being led by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, a GEAR UP partner. According to the article, “Louisiana was the first state to make filling out the FAFSA a high school graduation requirement, in the 2017-2018 academic year, and several states have followed with similar policies since then.” Since…

Empowering Student Voice with Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Several current and former GEAR UP 4 LA students recently gathered to share their #GEARUPworks stories during a roundtable with California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, a long-time supporter of GEAR UP who represents several GEAR UP 4 LA schools in Congressional District 34. "There's always this pressure that you don't come from money, the right background, upbringing, whatever it is," Gomez said. "All you need to do is believe and then work at…