High school students get introduced to urban planning at UCLA

Students in the GEAR UP 4 LA program spent time with students, professors, and professionals from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs. During this program, GEAR UP students learned more about the field of urban planning and the impact it can have on communities. One important elements discussed was the importance of diversity in community planning, and the impact these students could have if…

Assembly aims to make students feel connected

The GEAR UP coordinator at Ottumwa High School, part of Iowa GEAR UP, created a way for students to connect to each other, regardless of their background. During a school-wide assembly, students volunteered to present on part of their identity in the hopes that students can better understand each other and foster a sense of belonging.

DimensionU Announces Winners of 2018 Hawai'i Math Games Tournament

GEAR UP students that are part of the University of Hawai`i-West Oahu GEAR UP program recently participated in the DimensionU, Inc. 2018 Hawaii Math Games Competition. The gaming platform combines first person, multiplayer video gaming with mathematics to challenge and engage students.

Lockhart ISD hopes new program will increase number of students it sends to college

In Texas, Lockhart Independent School District (LISD) is excited to serve students and increase the number of students who pursue college. Check out this news clip to hear from LISD superintendent and GEAR UP coordinator, along with a seventh grader who aspires to work in criminal justice.

$2.7M grant helps prepare Nanakuli and Waianae students for college

The University of Hawaii-West Oahu (UHWO) is looking forward to continuing their work with Nanakuli and Waianae students through their new GEAR UP award. UHWO was awarded a 2011 GEAR UP grant, and the graduating cohort had a record 20 valedictorians and enrollment rates into UHWO doubled in the fall of 2017. This year, UHWO is serving a new cohort of seventh grade students and hopes to continue the strong partnership it…

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UAB GEAR UP Alabama volunteers take trip to mentor students

GEAR UP Alabama was highlighted in local news for their trips across the Black Belt region to work with students. Volunteers spend time moving from school to school to mentor GEAR UP students and inspire them to pursue a postsecondary education. Their next trip is March 2^nd!

Gearing up to do good in the community

Daniel Guyton, a volunteer for GEAR UP in Philadelphia, wrote this article about his experience working with GEAR UP students. It is folks like Daniel, people like all of you, who work with students every day to make a real difference in their lives and in communities.

Eastern’s GEAR UP team attends 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop        

The GEAR UP team from Eastern Oklahoma was highlighted in their local newspaper for their attendance at the 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop. The team highlighted the various Burst speakers and various sessions they attended.