Articles by Tarik

  • ALERT: GEAR UP is at risk, ACT NOW!

    GEAR UP is at risk of being reduced or cut completely, and it is time to act. But do you get queasy when you receive our calls to action?  Do you feel others are better [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 09:07 am
  • Valley High-GEAR UP Graduates 94% of seniors

    Valley High School in Elk Grove, CA, a California GEAR UP school, celebrated last night as 94% of their senior class (the GEAR UP cohort) walked across the stage and received their diplomas. The atmosphere [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • Doing What Works: Navigating the Path to College

    Doing What Works is a collaboration from WestEd, the American Institutes for Research and RMC Research Corporation, is a great multi-media site that is a wonderful clearinghouse for research based education practices online. This site [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • The Impact of California GEAR UP

    It’s hard to imagine that for the last 12 years California GEAR UP has provided the state with services and support that have resulted in dramatic and measurable impact. As the sunset of GEAR UP [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • GEAR UP Videos! Check out the many new videos on our updated site.

    We’ve added many new videos to our video site that we think you will enjoy. One of the most popular in GEAR UP history is the Education Trust Award student panel from our community conference. [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • GEAR UP National Conference is in San Francisco, CA July 17-20.

    The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships host the 2011 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual conference entitled Unlocking Potential: Bridge to the Future. This conference will convene GEAR UP and other college access professionals, as well [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • It’s That Time of Year: Education Trust Awards

    Since 1999, 5,065 California GEAR UP students have received Education Trust Awards from the program. Education Trust Awards provide $2,000 (plus interest) in resources to defray the costs of college attendance. Award recipients are selected [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Visits California GEAR UP School

    U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan held a round table discussion at California GEAR UP distinguished school Tincher Prep in Long Beach. The purpose of his visit was to learn best practices of the school [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • Partner Spotlight: UC Davis EAOP

    One of our many long lasting and successful statewide partnerships has been with UC Davis, EAOP (early academic outreach programs). We’ve worked with Director Timoteo Rico for years, and we had a chance to interview [...]

    by Admin in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm