Gearing Up to be Great

New to the GEAR UP family, Region 10 GEAR UP was recently highlighted for their strong ties to the community and successes in schools. “I attended Lancaster schools from childhood through my senior year, and even after graduating from college, I returned to teach for seven years. I've sat in the same seats as them and grew up in the same community. Ensuring their success is personal for me,” GEAR UP Site Coordinator Brittney Hervey shared. The article highlights many of…

GEAR UP Rising Phoenix expands to serve more students in Wisconsin

After exhibiting strong success and engagement in the first two years of the grant, GEAR UP Wisconsin is expanding to add an additional school district, adding to the 16 schools currently participating. “Nearly 75% of the Fall 2021 cohort will earn their Associate of Arts and Sciences degree along with their high school diploma,” said UW-Green Bay’s Executive Director of Early College Programs Aubrey Schramm. “This success…